In situ X-ray diffraction measurement of the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of aluminum and characterization of the recovered AlH 3

Abstract

Pristine aluminum was hydrogenated to form AlH3 at 8.9 GPa and 600 °C. The cyclic formation and decomposition of the hydride were measured by in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurement. AlH3 synthesized under high pressure and temperature was recovered at ambient conditions. The recovered AlH3 was characterized by conventional powder X-ray diffraction measurement and Raman spectroscopy. The results of the characterization were consistent with that obtained for chemically prepared AlH3 and indicated that single phase α-AlH3 was obtained. © 2010 IOP Publishing Ltd.