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Methods for the production of hydrogen

US7189382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2003
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods, processes, and apparatuses for the production of hydrogen gases are provided. A catalytic amount of iodine is dissolved in a hydrocarbon fuel source, such as cyclopropane and/or benzene, and the mixture is heated to a temperature greater than about 80° C. A reaction vessel capable of maintaining pressures greater than 1 atmosphere is used. The hydrogen gas thus produced is recovered, and optionally purified.

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