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Use of fluidized-bed electrode reactors for alane production

US10246785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2016
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B15/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fluidized-bed reactors for producing alane are provided herein. An exemplary process includes inducing an electrical potential difference in an electrolyte solution to produce an anolyte solution that includes an alane adduct, wherein an electrical potential difference is generated between anode aluminum particles and a cathode, the electrolyte solution including an alkali metal hydride dissolved in a solvent, the anode aluminum particles and cathode being separated by a diaphragm.

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