WO1981002005A1 - Materiau et procede ameliores de dissociation de l'eau - Google Patents
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- the water is reacted with a reactive alloy of sodium and aluminum to form hydrogen and a metallic hydroxide denoted by the formula Na 3 AL (OH) 6 .
- the Na 3 AL(CH) 6 is unstable at the temperature of formation in the presence of a catalyst comprising a platinum group metal or nickel and at least one element selected from the group consisting of germanium, antimony, gallium, thallium, indium and bismuth and breaks down to form metallic sodium and aluminum thereby releasing oxygen and hydrogen DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
- a catalyst comprising a platinum group metal or nickel and at least one element selected from the group consisting of germanium, antimony, gallium, thallium, indium and bismuth and breaks down to form metallic sodium and aluminum thereby releasing oxygen and hydrogen DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
- the material I have found to be suitable for the generation of hydrogen and oxygen from water without spontaneous combustion of the resultant evolved hydrogen and oxygen gases comprise a reactive alloy of (1) an alkali metal such as lithium, sodium, potassium, cesium, or combinations thereof, and (2) aluminum combined with a catalytic alloy comprising a platinum group metal or nickel and at least one element selected from the group consisting of germanium, antimony, gallium, thallium, indium and bismuth.
- the melting point of sodium and aluminum is such as to enable the formation of a liquid solution of sodium and aluminum when the two are intermixed in a liquid state above their respective melting points.
- the atomic weight ratio of alkali metal to aluminum is from about 1:100 to about 100:1.
- the atomic weight ratio of alkali metal to aluminum is from about 1:3 to about 3:1.
- the reactive alloy of alkali metal and aluminum is combined with a catalytically active alloy which is present in a catalytically effective amount and, at the conditions of hydrogen generation, functions to regenerate the reactive alloy to the reactive alloy state.
- the catalyst/alloy contain a platinum group metal or nickel and at least one element selected from the group consisting of germanium, antimony, gallium, thallium, indium, and bismuth.
- the catalyst comprises platinum and at least one element selected from the group consisting of germanium, antimony, gallium, thallium, indium and bismuth.
- Catalytic activity is further enhanced by the addition of minor amounts of zirconium and chromium.
- Silver, tin and/or gold may be incorporated in the catalyst as an alloying element to lower the melting point of the alloy.
- the catalytic alloy and the reactive alloy may be compounded with an extender.
- the extender functions both to dilute the reactive alloy-catalytic alloy combination and to provide a heat conducting medium to dissipate the heat generated during the dissociation of water by contact with the combined reactive alloy and catalytic alloy away from the reaction zone.
- the extender is preferably tin although other metals which do not readily oxidize in the presence of heat or water and are nonreactive with water may also function as extenders.
- the combination of reactive alloy and catalytic alloy, or reactive alloy, catalytic alloy and extender is most suitable in a solid block form, regardless of size, hereinafter referred to as a reactor block.
- the water reacts with the alkali metal, e.g., sodium, and the aluminum liberating hydrogen and forming Na 3 AL (OH) 6 .
- the Na 3 AL(OH) 6 is unstable in the presence of the catalytic alloy at the conditions of Na 3 AL(OH) 6 formation, and the foregoing decomposes to release the H 2 , O 2 and regenerated reactive alloy.
- the catalytic alloy apparently functions to catalyze the decomposition, and thereby extends the life of the reactive alloy.
- the process may be depicted as follows:
- chromium is included in the alloy in an amount measured on a weight percent basis of said catalytic alloy of from about 0.7% to about 1.1% and preferably from about 0.8% to about 0.9%.
- Each of the components of the catalytic alloy may be present in amounts of from about 0.4% by weight to about 28.5% by weight based on the weight of the combined catalytic alloy and reactive alloy.
- the preferred catalytic alloy comprises (1) a platinum group metal or nickel present in amounts of from about 0.7 to about 1.1% by weight, (2) antimony present in an amount of from about 25.5 to about 42.5% by weight, (3) tin present in an amount of from about 42.9 to about 71.5% by weight, (4) chromium present in an amount of from about 0.7 to about 1.1% by weight, (5) zirconium present in an amount of from about 4.1 to about 6.8% by weight and gold present in an amount of from about 1.1 to about 1.9% by weight.
- a specific example of said preferred catalytic alloy comprises about 0.9 wt. % platinum, about 34.0 wt. % antimony, about 57.3 wt. % tin, about 0.9 wt. % chromium, about 5.4 wt. % zirconium and about 1.5 wt. % gold.
- the reactive alloy of sodium and aluminum is prepared by volumetric blending in the molten state of the two metals with the proviso that both metals must be free of oxides and/or hydroxides prior to blending and that they must be kept in an inert atmosphere after blending and at all times prior to and during mixing with the catalytic alloy.
- the resulting reactive alloy may be maintained in the molten state and in an inert atmosphere if it is to be blended with the catalytic alloy immediately. It maybe cooled for further blending at a later time provided it is maintained in an atmosphere free of any moisture, oxygen and or nitrogen.
- the preparation of the selected catalytic alloy may be in any well known manner having in mind the proviso that an Inert atmosphere be maintained whether in the molten state or as a cooled solid.
- the catalytic alloy when used in the molten liquid state may be combined on a volumetric basis at the elevated temperatures required to maintain a liquid state and after said volumetric blending in the proportions required may be cooled into a solid block or in small granules, utilizing any well known manner of granulating with the proviso that the material be maintained..in an inert atmosphere until it has cooled after final blending.
- the specific manner of catalysis is not known, but generally catalysis is a surface phenomenon and consist ant therewith in the instant invention it appears that the catalysis is related to both particle size and nature as well as uniformity of mixture of the reactive alloy and the catalytic alloy.
- the reactive alloy and catalytic alloy may be used (1) in particulate form such as a floating bed, or other intimate dispersion, (2) in the form of a porous mass which may be formed by compression or sintering, or (3) as a solid mass by alloying of the reactive alloy and the catalytic alloy.
- alloying it is meant that the reactive alloy and the catalytic alloy are combined to for an admixture or metal solution and alloyed under inert conditions at a temperature above the melting point of said admixture.
- an extender such as gallium, silver, titanium, magnesium, molybdenum, tungsten, nickel, rhodium, iron, palladium, cobalt, chromium, tin, iridium, lead, vanadium, gold and zirconium may be used.
- the extender functions to vary activity by controlling the conductance of heat away from the reaction zone on water contact. The higher the temperature of the reaction zone on water contact the more rapid the catalysis of the unstable sodium-aluminum-hydroxide to the reactive metal and hydrogen and oxygen gases.
- Admixture of the extender with the reactive alloy and the catalytic alloy is effected by utilizing the extender in the molten state and blending on a volumetric basis with the molten alloys.
- EXAMPLE I PREPARATION OF REACTIVE ALLOY
- a reactive alloy comprising 35.144 parts by weight of sodium and 13.749 parts by weight of aluminum is combined volumetrically at a temperature above the melting temperature of the highest melting point element in an inert atmosphere and in the state of agitation at the volumetric blending point.
- the resulting reactive alloy is maintained in the molten state and its temperature is increased to a temperature above the melting temperature of the catalytic alloy for volumetric blending with the catalytic alloy and the extender if utilized.
- PREPARATION OF CATALYTIC ALLOY 0.3 parts by weight platinum, 11.3 parts by weight antimony, 19.0 parts by weight bismuth, 1.8 parts by weight zirconium, 0.3 parts by weight chromium and 0.5 parts by weight gold are introduced into a crucible which is placed in an oven and heated to melting in an inert atmosphere to form an alloy of said metals.
- the resulting alloy is maintained at a temperature above its melting point for the admixing at the molten metal state with the reactive alloy.
- the molten alloy is maintained In an inert atmosphere throughout the process to prevent oxidation of the catalytic alloy at the elevated temperature.
- One and one-half parts by weight of reactive alloy is blended volumetrically with one part by weight of catalytic alloy in the molten liquid state said blending being carried out in an inert atmosphere.
- the resultant mixture may be cooled under the inert atmosphere in a suitable mold or other form adaptable for end use application.
- liquid reactive alloy and liquid catalytic alloy prepared above and a liquid extender are admixed in the following proportions:
- the resultant mixture is poured into a suitable mold conforming to a desired shape under an inert atmosphere and allowed to solidify under the inert atmosphere.
- the reactor blocks are contacted with a fine spray of water at about room temperature in an atmospheric environment.
- the gaseous effluent from said contact comprises hydrogen and oxygen and Burns when subjected to electrical sparking.
- the volume of gas evolved is dependent on reactor block, surface area and the volume of water impinging thereon. Generally a 2.5 square cm surface will react with" 0,14 gallons of water per minute.
- EXAMPLE II PREPARATION OF REACTIVE ALLOY A reactive alloy comprising 32.112 parts by weight of potassium and 37.688 parts by weight of aluminum is combined volumetrically at a temperature above the melting temperature of the highest melting point element in an inert atmosphere and in the state of agitation at the volumetric blending point.
- the resulting reactive alloy is maintained in the molten state and its temperature is increased to a temperature above the melting temperature of the catalytic alloy for volumetric blending with the catalytic alloy and the extender if utilized.
- PREPARATION OF CATALYTIC ALLOY 60.7 parts by weight bismuth, 0.8 parts by weight platinum, and 38.5 parts by weight germanium are introduced into a crucible which is placed in an oven and heated to melting in an inert atmosphere to form an alloy of said metals.
- the resulting alloy is maintained at a temperature above its melting point for the admixing at the molten metal state with the reactive alloy.
- the molten alloy is maintained in an inert atmosphere throughout the process to prevent oxidation of the catalytic alloy at the elevated temperature.
- One and one-half parts by weight of reactive alloy is blended volumetrically with one part by weight of catalytic alloy in the molten liquid state said blending being carried out in an inert atmosphere.
- the resultant mixture may be cooled under the inert atmosphere in a suitable mold or other form adaptable for end use application.
- liquid reactive alloy and liquid catalytic alloy prepared above and a liquid extender are admixed in the following proportions: 30.400 parts by weight reactive alloy. 20.079 parts by weight catalytic alloy. 49.522 parts by weight tin.
- the blending of the foregoing metallic compounds should be done in an inert atmosphere.
- the resultant mixture is poured into a suitable mold conforming to a desired shape under an inert atmosphere and allowed to solidify under the inert atmosphere.
- the reactor bloc.cs are contacted with a fine spray of water at about room temperature in an atmospheric environment.
- the gaseous effluent from said contact comprises; hydrogen and oxygen and Burns when subjected to electrical sparking.
- the volume of gas evolved is dependent on reactor block, surface area and the volume of water impinging thereon. Generally a 2.5 square cm surface will react with 0.28 gallons of water per minute.
- EXAMPLE III PREPARATION OF REACTIVE ALLOY
- a reactive alloy comprising 32.112 parts by weight of sodium and 37.688 parts by weight of aluminum is com bined volumetrically at a temperature above the melting temperature of the highest melting point element in an inert atmosphere and in the state of agitation at the volumetric blending point.
- the resulting reactive alloy is maintained in the molten state and its temperature is increased to a temperature above the melting temperature of the catalytic alloy for volumetric blending with the catalytic alloy and the extender if utilized.
- PREPARATION OF CATALYTIC ALLOY 60.7 parts by weight bismuth, 0.5 parts by weight ruthenium and 38.5 parts by weight germanium are introduced into a crucible which is placed in an oven and heated to melting in an inert atmosphere to form an alloy of said metals.
- the resulting alloy is maintained at a temperature above its melting point for the admixing at the molten metal state with the reactive alloy.
- the molten alloy is maintained in an inert atmosphere throughout the process to prevent oxidation of the catalytic alloy at the elevated temperature.
- One and one-half parts by weight of reactive alloy is blended volumetrically with one part by weight of catalytic alloy in the molten liquid state said blending being carried out in an inert atmosphere.
- the resultant mixture may be cooled under the inert atmosphere in a suitable mold or other form adaptable for end use application.
- liquid reactive alloy and liquid catalytic alloy prepared aBove and a liquid extender are admixed in the following proportions:
- the resultant mixture is poured into a suitable mold conforming to a desired shape under an inert atmosphere and allowed to solidify under the inert atmosphere.
- the reactor blocks are contacted with a fine spray of water at about room temperature in an atmospheric environment.
- the gaseous effluent from said contact comprises hydrogen and oxygen and Burns when subjected to electrical sparking.
- the volume of gas evolved is dependent on reactor block surface area and the volume of water impinging thereon. Generally a 2.5 square cm surface will react with 0,17 gallons of water per minute.
- a reactive alloy comprising 18.391 parts by weight of sodium and 22.947 parts by weight of aluminum is combined volumetrically at a temperature above the melting temperature of the highest melting point element in an inert atmosphere and in the state of agitation at the volumetric blending point.
- the resulting reactive alloy is maintained in the molten state and its temperature is increased to a temperature above the melting temperature of the catalytic alloy for volumetric blending with the catalytic alloy and the extender if utilized.
- PREPARATION OF CATALYTIC ALLOY 63.064 parts By weight bismuth, 0.951 parts by weight osmium, 36.036 parts by weight antimony and 0.45 parts by weight germanium are introduced into a crucible which is placed in an oven and heated to melting in an inert atmosphere to form an alloy of said metals.
- the resulting alloy is maintained at a temperature above its melting point for the admixing at the molten metal state with, the reactive alloy.
- the molten alloy is maintained in an inert atmosphere throughout the process to prevent oxidation of the catalytic alloy at the elevated temperature.
- One and one-half parts by weight of reactive alloy is blended volumetrically with one part by weight of catalytic alloy in the molten liquid state said blending being carried out in ah inert atmosphere.
- the resultant mixture may be cooled under the inert atmosphere in a suitable mold or other form adaptable for end use application.
- liquid reactive alloy and liquid catalytic alloy prepared above and a liquid extender are admixed in the following proportions:
- the resultant mixture is poured into a suitable mold conforming to a desired shape under an inert atmosphere and allowed to solidify under the inert atmosphere.
- the entire foregoing procedure should be carried out under an inert atmosphere such as helium or argon and in the absence of contaminants. Oxidation of the metallic components and/or hydroxide formation will "poison" the resulting reactor block and reduce the activity thereof. Moreover, during the steps of the process operated at elevated temperature, the presence of any oxygen will cause the mass to ignite.
- the reactor blocks are contacted with a fine spray of water at about room temperature in an atmospheric environment.
- the gaseous effluent from said contact comprises hydrogen and oxygen and burns when subjected to electrical sparking.
- the volume of gas evolved is dependent on reactor block surface area and the- volume of water impinging thereon. Generally a 2.5 square cm surface will react with 0.21 gallons of water per minute.
- a reactive alloy comprising 32.112 parts by weight of cesium and 37.688 parts by weight of aluminum is combined volumetrically at a temperature above the melting temperature of the highest melting point element in an inert atmosphere and in the state of agitation at the volumetric blending point.
- the resulting reactive alloy is maintained in the molten state and its temperature is increased to a temperature above the melting temperature of the catalytic alloy for volumetric blending with the catalytic alloy and the extender if utilized.
- PREPARATION OF CATALYTIC ALLOY 60.7 parts by weight bismuth, 0.896 parts by weight palladium and 38.5 parts by weight germanium are introduced into.
- a crucible which is placed in an oven and heated to melting in an inert atmosphere to form an alloy of said metals.
- the resulting alloy is maintained at a temperature above its melting point for the admixing at the molten metal state with the reactive alloy.
- the molten alloy is maintained in an inert atmosphere throughout the process to prevent oxidation of the catalytic alloy at the elevated temperature, FORMATION OF INTIMATE REACTIVE ALLOY AND CATALYTIC ALLOY SOLUTION
- the resultant mixture may be cooled under the
- liquid reactive alloy and liquid catalytic alloy prepared above and a liquid extender are admixed in the following proportions:
- the resultant mixture is poured into a suitable mold conforming to a desired shape under an inert atmosphere and allowed to solidify under the inert atmosphere.
- the reactor blocks are contacted with a fine spray of water at about room temperature in an atmospheric environment.
- the gaseous effluent from said contact comprises hydrogen and oxygen and burns when subjected to electrical sparking.
- the volume of gas evolved is dependent on reactor block surface area and the volume of water impinging thereon. Generally a 2.5 square cm surface will react with 0.31 gallons of water per minute.
- EXAMPLE VI PREPARATION OF REACTIVE ALLOY A reactive alloy comprising 35.144 parts by weight of sodium and 13.749 parts by weight of aluminum is combined volumetrically at a temperature above the melting temperature of the highest melting point element in an inert atmosphere and in the state of agitation at the volumetric blending point.
- the resulting reactive alloy is maintained in the molten state and its temperature is increased to a temperature above the melting temperature of the catalytic alloy for volumetric blending with the catalytic alloy and the extender if utilized.
- PREPARATION OF CATALYTIC ALLOY 53.7 parts by weight bismuth, 34.0 parts by weight antimony, 4.5 parts by weight nickel, 1.5 parts by weight gold, 5.4 parts by weight zirconium and 0.9 parts by weight chromium are introduced into a crucible which is placed in an oven and heated to melting in an inert atmosphere to form an alloy of said metals.
- the resulting alloy is maintained at a temperature above its melting point for the admixing at the molten metal state with the reactive alloy.
- the molten alloy is maintained in an inert atmosphere throughout the process to prevent oxidation of the catalytic alloy at the elevated temperature.
- One and one-half parts by weight of reactive alloy is blended volumetrically with one part by weight of catalytic alloy in the molten liquid state said blending being carried out in an inert atmosphere.
- the resultant mixture may be cooled under the inert atmosphere in a suitable mold or other form adaptable for end use application.
- liquid reactive alloy and liquid catalytic alloy prepared above and a liquid extender are admixed in the following proportions:
- the resultant mixture is poured into a suitable mold conforming to a desired shape under an inert atmosphere and allowed to solidify under the inert atmosphere.
- the reactor blocks are contacted with a fine spray of water at about room temperature in an atmospheric environment.
- the gaseous effluent from said contact comprises hydrogen and oxygen and burns when subjected to electrical sparking.
- the volume of gas evolved is dependent on reactor block surface area and the volume of water impinging thereon. Generally a 2.5 square cm surface will react with 0.10 gallons of water per minute.
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Abstract
Un materiau et un procede de decomposition/dissociation de l'eau en hydrogene et en oxygene sont decrits. Le materiau consiste en un alliage reactif d'un metal alcalin et d'aluminium combine avec une quantite a effet catalytique d'un alliage consistant en un metal choisi parmi les metaux de la famille du platine et au moins un metal choisi parmi le groupe constitue par le germanium, l'antimoine, le gallium, le thallium, l'indium et le bismuth.
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