CE1355 Cerium DiHydride (CeH2-3) Powder (CAS No. 13569-50-1)

Cerium DiHydride Description

Cerium dihydride (CeH2-3), or cerium (II) hydride, is a black blue crystal of the CaF2 type structure. It can be formed at a moderate temperature (523 K) and atmospheric pressure using a pulse-flow technique. Cerium dihydride tends to fire in moisture air, which also reacts with water at 0°С.

Cerium DiHydride Specifications

Cerium DiHydride Applications

1. Hydrogen storage: Cerium DiHydride can be used as a potential material for hydrogen storage due to its high hydrogen uptake capacity. It has favorable thermodynamics and kinetics for hydrogen absorption and desorption, making it a promising candidate for hydrogen storage and fuel cell applications.

2. Catalysis: Cerium DiHydride has shown potential as a catalyst for various chemical reactions. It can act as a reducing agent due to the presence of the hydride ion (H-) and has been used in several catalytic reactions, including hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and C-C bond activations.

3. Fuel cells: Cerium DiHydride can be utilized in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as an electrolyte material. It offers good ionic conductivity at high temperatures and can enhance the efficiency and performance of fuel cells by providing a stable conductive matrix for proton or oxygen ions.

4. Thermal energy storage: The reversible hydriding/dehydriding reaction of cerium dihydride can be employed for thermal energy storage systems. The heat generated during the absorption and desorption of hydrogen can be used for various applications such as residential heating, power generation, and industrial processes.

5. Hydrogen sensors: Cerium DiHydride can be utilized in hydrogen sensors due to its ability to absorb and release hydrogen reversibly. These sensors can be used for hydrogen detection and monitoring in various industries, including chemical plants, hydrogen fueling stations, and fuel cell systems.

6. Electrochemical devices: Cerium DiHydride can be incorporated into electrochemical devices such as rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors. Its ability to store and release hydrogen can be harnessed for energy storage applications, enhancing the energy density and performance of these devices.

Cerium DiHydride Packing

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