Scientists Discover New Way Of Producing Hydrogen From Water At Room Temperature

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The simplest and most abundant element in the universe is hydrogen. Only one proton and one electron make up this atom.

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Scientists from University of California have discovered a novel method of producing hydrogen gas from water at room temperature.

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According to Santa Cruz Works, the distinctive aluminium nanoparticles combine with water to make hydrogen at room temperature.

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Due to its strong reactivity, aluminium can produce hydrogen gas by absorbing oxygen from water molecules.

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Due to aluminum's quick reaction with air and formation of an aluminium oxide layer that prevents additional reactions,

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it is frequently used in devices that come into contact with water without causing any risk.

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Scientists have been studying the reactivity of aluminium for years to develop efficient and economical ways to produce a clean hydrogen fuel.

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In the new research, the aluminium nanoparticles are produced by an inexpensive alloy of gallium and aluminium

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that reacts quickly with water at ambient temperature to release significant amounts of hydrogen.

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