mproved Hydrogen Storage Properties of Ti_(23)V_(40)Mn_(37)Alloy Doped with Zr_(7)Ni_(10) by Rapid Solidification

摘要

As-cast and rapidly solidified Ti_(23)V_(40)Mn_(37)alloy doped with Zr_(7)Ni_(10) was synthesized by arc melting and melt-spinning.The microstructure,activation property,hydrogen absorption kinetics,and hydrogen absorption/desorption thermodynamics were investigated to evaluate a comprehensive hydrogen storage property of the alloys.Both preparation methods had a negligible effect on the lattice parameter of BCC and C14 Laves phases in the alloys.The alloy prepared by melt-spinning showed an increased proportion of BCC phase,larger hydrogen absorption capacity,faster hydrogen absorption rate,and higher hydrogen absorption/desorption platform pressure.The dehydriding enthalpy and endothermic peak temperature of the rapidly solidified alloy were 33.55±2.14 KJ/mol H_(2)and 526.2 K,respectively,which are smaller than those of the as-cast alloy.It indicates the decreased hydride stability and improved hydrogen desorption property.By contrast with the as-cast alloy,the rapidly solidified alloy showed a preferable comprehensive hydrogen storage property.