Preparation and characterization of activated aluminum powder by magnetic grinding method for hydrogen generation

Honglei Zhang, Yingxiang Sun, Feng He, Xianjin Yu, Zengdian Zhao

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Abstract

SUMMARY: In this paper, activated aluminum powder was prepared by magnetic grinding with a homemade equipment and hydrolyzed in alkaline solution to produce hydrogen. The results showed that the prepared aluminum powder could improve hydrolysis reactivity effectively and have high hydrogen yield in alkaline solution (up to 1340 mL/g). It was found that grinding time, reaction temperature and grinding media could significantly affect the hydrolysis reaction while alloy components had little effect. Aluminum powder ground for 40 min can produce hydrogen 1340 mL/g within 6 min under optimal reaction temperature of 323 K.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1016-1023
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Energy Research
Volume38
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jun 2014

Keywords

  • Aluminum powder
  • Hydrogen generation
  • Hydrolysis reaction
  • Magnetic grinding
  • Sodium hydroxide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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