Abstract
The anion effect of Cl- and NO3- on hydrogen generation from sodium borohydride solution was studied. It is found that there are two competitive reactions, which produce metal borides and metal hydroxides, respectively. Cl- can help produce metal borides in the solution, which generates high activities to accelerate the following hydrolytic reaction. While NO3- can induce the producing of metal hydroxides, which has no catalytic activities and will suppress the hydrogen generation reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 40-42 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Xiandai Huagong/Modern Chemical Industry |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 10 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- Anion effect
- Fuel cell
- Hydrogen generation
- Sodium borohydride