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Lanthanum-nickel alloy

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hydrogen-storage grade

Synonym(s):

LaNi5, Lanthanum pentanickel

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Linear Formula:
LaNi5
MDL number:
MFCD00198177
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
329761008
NACRES:
NA.23

grade

hydrogen-storage grade

description

Hydrogen Storage Capacity: 1.5-1.6 wt.% @25°C

form

flakes

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SMILES string

[Ni].[La]

InChI

1S/La.Ni

InChI key

DOARWPHSJVUWFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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Application

Intermetallic Hydrides with High Dissociation Pressure
Lanthanum-nickel alloy (LaNi5) can be used as a catalyst for the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). It can also be used for hydrogen storage applications.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H260,H317,H351,H372

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT RE 1 - Water-react 1

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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High performance FeTi-3.1 mass% V alloy for on board hydrogen storage solution
Kumar S, et al.
Energy, 75, 520-524 (2014)
Hydrogen storage for carbon nanotubes synthesized by the pyrolysis method using lanthanum nickel alloy as catalyst
Zhang H, et al.
Journal of Applied Physics, 94(10), 6417-6422 (2003)
The electrochemical hydrogen storage of multi-walled carbon nanotubes synthesized by chemical vapor deposition using a lanthanum nickel hydrogen storage alloy as catalyst
Zhang H, et al.
Physica B: Condensed Matter, 352(1-4), 66-72 (2004)

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