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Magnesium Borohydride as a Hydrogen Storage Material: Synthesis of Unsolvated Mg(BH4)2

Journal Article · · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Different methods for preparation of unsolvated magnesium borohydride, a promising material for hydrogen storage, based on exchange reaction of MgCl2 with lithium and sodium borohydride in different solvents have been evaluated. A convenient scalable method for synthesis of pure Mg(BH4)2 by ball milling a mixture of MgCl2 and NaBH4 in diethyl ether has been developed. Crystalline stable low and high temperature phases, as well as a new metastable phase of unsolvated magnesium borohydride have been prepared.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
980316
Report Number(s):
BNL--93234-2010-JA
Journal Information:
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Name: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 34; ISSN 0360-3199; ISSN IJHEDX
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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