Abstract: An investigation of hydrogen production from the hydrolysis of sodium aluminum hydride (NaAlH4) was performed. The investigation includes the construction of a hydrogen generator which features fast response to hydrogen demand. A procedure is presented for the formation of stable NaAlH4 for storage and transportation. The energy available from the hydride is examined in view of the required power output of a 50% efficient fuel cell. The chosen hydride is compared to other hydrides in terms of suitability for Army field use. A commercially available generator using calcium hydride is compared to this unit.
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Final rept. 10 Aug 96-9 Apr 97 |
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25 |
| Report Date: |
MAY 97 |
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DAAH04-96-1-0081 |
| Report Number: |
A654523 |
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