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Processes for synthesizing alkali metal borohydride compounds

US6586563B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2001
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 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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