Preparation, transformation and characterization of different aluminum hydride AlH3 phases (alanes)
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Aluminum hydride or alane AlH3 is a very important and fascinating material that has recently attracted attention for its potential for different purposes [1, 2]: (i) as an energetic component in rocket propellants, (ii) as a reducing agent in alkali batteries and (iii) as a possible hydrogen source for low temperature fuel cells. For hydrogen storage, this material will be an excellent candidate if it could be cheaply produced. It has a density of 1.48 g cm, a volumetric hydrogen capacity of 0.148 g mL i.e. greater than that of liquid hydrogen (0.070 g mL) and a hydrogen mass capacity exceeding 10 wt.-%.
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