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Lanthanum-nickel alloy

hydrogen-storage grade

greener alternative

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Synonym(s):

LaNi5, Lanthanum pentanickel

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Linear Formula:
LaNi5
MDL number:
MFCD00198177
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
329761008
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
eCl@ss:
32160702
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grade

hydrogen-storage grade

description

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

form

flakes

sustainability

Sustainability features

application(s)

hydrogen and fuel cell

greener alternative category

SMILES string

[Ni].[La]

InChI

1S/La.Ni

InChI key

DOARWPHSJVUWFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

This product aligns with one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry Find details here.

Application

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.
Intermetallic Hydrides with High Dissociation Pressure

Signal Word

Danger

Storage Class

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

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Hazard Classifications

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

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