Generation of Hydrogen through the Hydrolysis of Gas Atomized High Purity Mg Powder

Generating hydrogen through hydrolysis of metal magnesium with water is a very promising strategy for portable applications because it clean, has high energy density and operability. In the present study, purity ultrafine Mg powder was prepared using close-coupled gas atomization. Thereafter, microstructure investigated X-ray diffraction scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that increasing speed ball milling improved reaction activity powder. Moreover, higher temperature shown to be beneficial in improving hydrolysis. Moderate amounts alcohol could also improve yield hydrogen.