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Process for the production of hydrogen

US4356163A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1981
Grant dateOct 26, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/36
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is provided for producing hydrogen by combining an alkali metal with H.sub.2 O to produce hydrogen and an alkali metal hydroxide. The alkali metal hydroxide is then combined with an alkali metal to produce hydrogen and an alkali metal monoxide. The alkali metal monoxide is then processed through a series of reactions to reclaim the alkali metal for reuse in the hydrogen producing steps of the process.

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