Solid hydrogen source compounds and method for generating hydrogen
US7964111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to solid compounds which generate hydrogen by combustion, and to a method for generating hydrogen based on the combustion of said compounds. Said compounds have a composition which includes at least one inorganic borohydride, selected from alkali borohydrides, alkaline-earth borohydrides and mixtures thereof, and at least one inorganic oxidant. Characteristically, said composition comprises sulfur. Said method is advantageously implemented for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell.
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