Measurement and Characterisation of Solid State Hydrogen Storage Materials
The directors of Proto Systems have many years experience characterising hydrogen storage materials including;
Metal Hydrides - LaNi5 , Mg2Ni , PdH
Porous Materials - Metal Organic Framweworks, Porous Polymers, Zeolites, Carbon Nanotubes and Activated Carbons.
Complex Hydrides - LiBH4 , NaAlH4
Dr Walton took part in the European round robin test in 2008. Protosystems have two volumetric systems which can be used to measure the hydrogen storage properties of your chosen material. It is possible to determine plateau pressures over a range of temperatures and to calculate wt% H2 . Samples can be measured in the pressure range from 0.01 bar to 100 bar and temperatures from -196oC to 600oC. The sample holder can accomodate a large size range from 100mg to tens of grams. The equipment can be modified to fit in with your needs. Using the plateau pressure data at different temperatures we will determine the enthalpy of formation of the hydride for your material. We will also measure the kinetics for the reaction of hydrogen with your sample.
