Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process

The present investigation focuses on the preparation of LaNi5 intermetallic compound by “Metallothermic reduction diffusion process”. Experiments were carried out using oxides and chlorides of La and Ni metal powders as the raw materials with granular Mg powder as the reductant. The thermal...

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Main Authors: Giresan G., Sankaranarayanan S.R., Berchmans L.J.
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Published: University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, Bor 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy
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description The present investigation focuses on the preparation of LaNi5 intermetallic compound by “Metallothermic reduction diffusion process”. Experiments were carried out using oxides and chlorides of La and Ni metal powders as the raw materials with granular Mg powder as the reductant. The thermal reduction process was carried out at 900 ºC for 9 hrs in Ar atmosphere. After the completion of reaction, the contents were purified by treating with dilute acetic acid followed by de-ionized water. Thermodynamic feasibility studies were carried out to determine the probabilistic nature of formation of the desired compound. Thermal analysis was carried out to find the dissociation and decomposition temperature of the reactants. The phase purity and the elemental composition of the alloy were assessed by XRD and EDX analyses. The morphological features of the prepared powders were examined by SEM. From this study, it has been concluded that LaNi5 alloy can be prepared with an appreciable purity by the Metallothermic reduction diffusion process.
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spelling doaj-art-2679451e3bd24e6090310fb57b9da0b82025-02-02T01:03:33ZengUniversity of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, BorJournal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy1450-53392217-71752016-01-0152217117510.2298/JMMB150405015G1450-53391600015GInvestigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion processGiresan G.0Sankaranarayanan S.R.1Berchmans L.J.2National Institute of Technology, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, IndiaNational Institute of Technology, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, IndiaCSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Electropyrometallurgy Division, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, IndiaThe present investigation focuses on the preparation of LaNi5 intermetallic compound by “Metallothermic reduction diffusion process”. Experiments were carried out using oxides and chlorides of La and Ni metal powders as the raw materials with granular Mg powder as the reductant. The thermal reduction process was carried out at 900 ºC for 9 hrs in Ar atmosphere. After the completion of reaction, the contents were purified by treating with dilute acetic acid followed by de-ionized water. Thermodynamic feasibility studies were carried out to determine the probabilistic nature of formation of the desired compound. Thermal analysis was carried out to find the dissociation and decomposition temperature of the reactants. The phase purity and the elemental composition of the alloy were assessed by XRD and EDX analyses. The morphological features of the prepared powders were examined by SEM. From this study, it has been concluded that LaNi5 alloy can be prepared with an appreciable purity by the Metallothermic reduction diffusion process.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2016/1450-53391600015G.pdfmaterials processingintermetallic compoundMetallothermic reductionXRD and SEM
spellingShingle Giresan G.
Sankaranarayanan S.R.
Berchmans L.J.
Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
Journal of Mining and Metallurgy. Section B: Metallurgy
materials processing
intermetallic compound
Metallothermic reduction
XRD and SEM
title Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
title_full Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
title_fullStr Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
title_full_unstemmed Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
title_short Investigation on the thermodynamic analysis, preparation and characterization of LaNi5 - hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
title_sort investigation on the thermodynamic analysis preparation and characterization of lani5 hydrogen storage alloy by magnesiothermic reduction diffusion process
topic materials processing
intermetallic compound
Metallothermic reduction
XRD and SEM
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-5339/2016/1450-53391600015G.pdf
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