Processes for synthesizing alkali metal borohydride compounds
US6586563B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B6/21
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes for synthesizing borohydride compounds with reduced energy requirements and high efficiency are disclosed. The processes include the reaction of a base with a borane complex or diborane to produce a borohydride compound of formula YBH4, where Y is a monovalent cationic moiety.
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