Alkali Metal-Silicide
Produce High-Pressure Hydrogen From Any Water
SiGNa has developed a new low-temperature method for stabilizing alkali metal-silicide powders that can be used to instantly generate H2 from its reaction with any water. The by-products of this reaction are environmentally benign, producing alkali metal silicates. The material is a free-flowing powder that is easily handled in dry air. It does not react with oxygen and absorbs moisture from air slowly without ignition. These advantageous properties combine to make these materials convenient sources of H2 for portable fuel cell applications.
Product Advantages
- Yield:
- Produces more than 9 wt.% hydrogen upon reaction with water
- Kinetics:
- Produces clean hydrogen gas instantly and controllably from water
- Ease of Use:
- Does not use expensive catalysts
- Safety:
- Does not ignite spontaneously in air and does not react with oxygen gas
- Byproducts:
- Generates environmentally-friendly, non-toxic waste
- Cost:
- Uses inexpensive starting materials
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New Discoveries
Currently SiGNa is working on the next element in the alkali metal family, Lithium. A number of new discoveries have been made. Read More