Structure and electrochemical hydrogen storage properties of A 2B-type Ti-Zr-Ni alloys

Xiangyu Zhao, Junfeng Zhou, Xiaodong Shen, Meng Yang, Liqun Ma

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Abstract

Elemental substitution of part Ti by Zr has been carried out for Ti 2Ni alloy to form Ti 2-xZr xNi (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4) alloys. Mechanical milling and subsequent heat treatment have been used to prepare non-equilibrium Ti-Zr-Ni alloys. The effects of Zr addition on the structure and discharge properties of Ti 2Ni alloy were investigated. The addition of Zr could enhance the discharge capacity of the non-equilibrium Ti 2Ni alloy at electrolyte temperatures of 313 and 333 K. For instance, the non-equlibrium Ti 1.6Zr 0.4Ni alloy had a stable discharge capacity of about 210 mAh/g at 313 K. However, the protective surface layer formed during heat treatment was destroyed at a high electrolyte temperature of 333 K, and thus a severe capacity loss during cycling.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5050-5055
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume37
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2012

Keywords

  • Discharge properties
  • Elemental substitution
  • Hydrogen storage
  • Ti-Zr-Ni

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