Hydrogen generation utilizing alloys and acids and associated manufacturing methods
OwnerBart Siegelinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides for hydrogen generation via an acid-reactive, hydrogen-producing alloy composition and method for manufacturing which provide hydrogen generation rates that are particularly customizable and adjustable for intended uses and time-spans.
Claims34
) An acid-reactive alloy composition for hydrogen generation comprising:
- magnesium in about 30% to 40% by weight;
- zinc present in about 40% to about 55% by weight;
- iron present in about 2% to about 5% in weight;
- and calcium present in about 4% to about 12% by weight.
) A method for producing an acid-reactive alloy composition for hydrogen generation, comprising the steps of:
- supplying an amount of magnesium and zinc;
- placing said provided magnesium and zinc into a container;
- heating up said container;
- supplying a stream of an inert gas into said container during said heating step;
- continuing said heating of said container up to a predetermined temperature at which said magnesium and zinc liquefy;
- stirring said magnesium and zinc as they begin to liquefy;
- adding an amount of iron to liquefied magnesium and zinc;
- adding an amount of calcium to liquefied magnesium and zinc to form an alloy composition which includes magnesium, zinc, calcium and iron;
- providing continuous stirring once magnesium and zinc begin to liquefy;
- reaching a target temperature once said magnesium, zinc, iron and calcium are mixed with each other;
- and
- introducing a resultant alloy composition into a mold.
) The method in claim 2 wherein the magnesium is present in about 30% to about 40% by weight, the zinc is present in about 40% to about 55% by weight, the iron is present in about 2% to about 5% in weight, and the calcium is present in about 4% to about 12% by weight.
) The method in claim 2 wherein the inert gas comprises argon.
) The method in claim 2 wherein the acid-reactive alloy composition is formed with the mold in accordance with the end use of the acid-reactive alloy composition.
) The method in claim 5 wherein the mold is in the shape of a columnar rod.
) The method in claim 2 wherein the mold is shaped using a lost wax method.
) The method in claim 2 wherein the mold is shaped using investment casing.
) A method for generating hydrogen, comprising the steps of:
- producing an acid-reactive alloy composition;
- supplying a container capable of containing the acid-reactive alloy composition and an acidic fluid;
- allowing the acidic fluid and the alloy composition to come into contact;
- and generating an amount of hydrogen upon the acidic fluid contacting with the alloy composition.
) The method of claim 9 wherein the acidic fluid comprises water and an acid.
) The method of claim 10 wherein the acidic fluid is in the ratio of 4 parts water to one part acid.
) The method of claim 10 wherein the acid is citric acid.
) The method of claim 10 wherein the acid is acetic acid.
) The method of claim 9 wherein the acidic fluid has a pH of about 2 to about 3.
) The method of claim 9 wherein the pH of the acidic fluid is monitored using a pH sensor.
) The method of claim 15 wherein the pH sensor will trigger a delivery stream to provide acid to the container when the pH reaches a set point.
) The method in claim 9 wherein the acid-reactive alloy composition comprises magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium.
) The method in claim 9 wherein the magnesium is present in about 30% to 40% by weight, the zinc is present in about 40% to about 55% by weight, the iron is present in about 2% to about 5% in weight, and the calcium is present in about 4% to about 12% by weight.
) The method in claim 9 wherein the acid-reactive alloy composition is formed with a mold in accordance with the end use of the acid-reactive alloy composition.
) The method in claim 19 wherein the mold is in the shape of a columnar rod.
) The method in claim 10 wherein the acidic fluid further comprises a salt.
) The method in claim 21 wherein the salt comprises sea salt.
) The method in claim 21 wherein the salt is selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or magnesium bromide.
) A method for generating hydrogen, comprising the steps of:
- supplying a specified amount of magnesium, zinc, calcium, and iron;
- melting and mixing the supplied magnesium, zinc, calcium, and iron to form an acid-reactive alloy composition;
- forming the acid-reactive alloy composition with a mold into a desired shape of alloy composition;
- supplying a container cable of containing the shape of alloy composition and an acidic fluid;
- allowing the acidic fluid and the shape of alloy composition to come in contact;
- and
- generating an amount of hydrogen upon said contact of the acidic fluid with the alloy composition.
) The method of claim 24 wherein the acidic fluid comprises water and an acid.
) The method of claim 24 wherein the acid comprises citric acid.
) The method of claim 24 wherein the acid comprises acetic acid.
) The method of claim 24 wherein the acidic fluid has a pH of about 2 to about 3.
) The method in claim 24 wherein the acid-reactive alloy composition comprises magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium.
) The method in claim 24 wherein the magnesium is present in about 30% to 40% by weight, the zinc is present in about 40% to about 55% by weight, the iron is present in about 2% to about 5% in weight, and the calcium is present in about 4% to about 12% by weight.
) The method in claim 24 wherein the acid-reactive alloy composition is formed with the mold in accordance with the end use of the acid-reactive alloy composition.
) The method in claim 24 wherein the mold is in the shape of a columnar rod.
) The method in claim 24 wherein a plurality of acid-reactive alloy compositions are placed into the container and allowed to contact the acidic fluid.
) The method in claim 24 wherein the dimensions of the container are about 10×12×18 inches to about 24×28×42 inches.