Hydrides of the formula A.sub.D N H.sub.M
AssigneeU.S. Philips Corporation
InventorsHugo A. C. M. Bruning, Johannes H. N. Van Vuoht, Frans F. Westendorp
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Abstract
The invention is directed to hydrogen absorbing compounds which are useful for storing, keeping and releasing hydrogen gas. Such compounds have the formula La.sub.x Ce 1-.sub.x Ni.sub.5 where x lies between 0.4 and 1. The compounds may also be lanthanium/nicklel compounds which contain copper zirconium or yttrium.
Claims15
A hydrogen absorbing compound of the formula, La.sub.x Ce.sub.1-x Ni.sub.5, wherein 0.4<x<1.
A hydrogen absorbing compound of the formula La.sub.0.50 Mm.sub.0.50 Ni.sub.5.
A hydrogen absorbing compound of the formula La.sub.0.80 Y.sub.0.20 Ni.sub.5.
A hydrogen absorbing compound of the formula La.sub.0.90 Zr.sub.0.10 Ni.sub.5.
A hydrogen absorbing compound of the formula LaNi.sub.4.5 Cu.sub.0.5.
A hydrogen absorbing compound of the formula La.sub.0.5 Ca.sub.0.5 Ni.sub.5.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.