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Thermochemical production of hydrogen. [four reactions using CuCl, HCl, MgCl/sub 2/, and MgO]

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OSTI ID:7278039
Hydrogen is produced by reacting cuprous chloride with hydrochloric acid. The reaction may be combined to form a thermochemical closed process for producing hydrogen by a series of four reactions utilizing chlorides of copper and magnesium, hydrochloric acid, and magnesium oxide to break water down into its constituent elements. 4 claims, 1 drawing figure.
Assignee:
U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3919406
OSTI ID:
7278039
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English