Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1997, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (1): 89-91.

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Preparation and Properties of A La-Ni-Cu-Co Hydrogen Storage Alloy

Gao Enqing, Zhou Zhengyu   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165
  • Received:1996-04-04 Revised:1996-07-09 Published:1997-02-10 Online:1997-02-10

Abstract: Aquarternary hydrogen storage alloy LaNi4Cu0.5Co0.5 was prepared using a copre-cipitation-reduction diffusion method. The alloy is activated easily. The surface species and composition of the alloy were derived from XPS measurements. SEM studies revealed many microcracks formed after activation, favoring rapid hydrogen absorption kinetics.

Key words: hydrogen storage material, La Ni Cu Co alloy, preparation, property, coprecipitation-reduction diffusion method, XPS, activation