Light Weight Hydrogen 'Tank' Could Fuel Hydrogen Economy

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 13:42 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have shown that an alloy of the metals magnesium, titanium and nickel is excellent at absorbing hydrogen. This light alloy brings us a step closer to the everyday use of hydrogen as a source of fuel for powering vehicles. A hydrogen ‘tank’ using this alloy would have a relative weight that is sixty percent less than a battery pack.

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