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Tubular graphite body capable of storing hydrogen gas and its manufacturing method

US6510672B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2000
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/948
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Through a chemical vapor deposition process, a tubular graphite body is fabricated as a hydrogen storage element that comprises a tubular graphite body forming an elongated shell and at least one metal plug closing an open end of the elongated shell so as to form a closed inside space for storing hydrogen gas.

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