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Title: Electrochemical process and production of novel complex hydrides

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1086954

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.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC0996-SR18500
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Number(s):
8,470,156
Application Number:
11/891,125
OSTI ID:
1086954
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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