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Title: Electrochemical process and production of novel complex hydrides

Abstract

A process of using an electrochemical cell to generate aluminum hydride (AlH.sub.3) is provided. The electrolytic cell uses a polar solvent to solubilize NaAlH.sub.4. The resulting electrochemical process results in the formation of AlH.sub.3. The AlH.sub.3 can be recovered and used as a source of hydrogen for the automotive industry. The resulting spent aluminum can be regenerated into NaAlH.sub.4 as part of a closed loop process of AlH.sub.3 generation.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1086954
Patent Number(s):
8470156
Application Number:
11/891,125
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
C - CHEMISTRY C25 - ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES C25B - ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC0996-SR18500
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
30 DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION

Citation Formats

Zidan, Ragaiy. Electrochemical process and production of novel complex hydrides. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
Zidan, Ragaiy. Electrochemical process and production of novel complex hydrides. United States.
Zidan, Ragaiy. Tue . "Electrochemical process and production of novel complex hydrides". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1086954.
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year = {Tue Jun 25 00:00:00 EDT 2013},
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