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| Alloys based on LaNi5 are increasingly used for
hydrogen storage applications. LCM manufactures a
range of hydrogen storage alloys with the emphasis
on very low impurity materials with controlled microstructures
for specialised applications. Alloys are melted and
cast in closely controlled conditions. In many instances
the cast alloy is subject to complex heat treatment
regimes to give the microstructure required for optimum
performance. |
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Compositions and Purity:
(weight %)
| Transition metal elements, each |
<0.03 |
Individual compositions are usually set by the end-user, with alloys manufactured
and supplied to specifications agreed between LCM and the customer.
Alloying additions
Various rare earth, transition and other metals may be used in formulations to
modify alloy properties, notably aluminium and manganese.
Form
Typically crushed and graded granules, supplied to within a tightly controlled
size range.
Quantity
Batch sizes range from 10kg to 200kg
Packaging
Inner: Standard packaging is under argon, to prevent
oxidation, in 1kg units in sealed glass bottles.
Outer: Steel drums, typically with 10 to 50kg
per drum
Quality assurance
Production processes are part of our quality management system – certified
to ISO9001: 2000 standard. Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Conformance
detailing the results from full chemical analysis. LCM alloys can be supplied
with detailed hydrogen absorption / desorption curves if required. |
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