METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF AN ALANE-ETHERATE COMPLEX AND ALANE

摘要

The invention relates to methods of forming an alane-etherate complex and alpha-alane from the alane-etherate complex. The methods include reacting an alkyl halide with a metal alanate in a solvent including an ether. A tertiary amine may also be added to the reaction. The alane is collected after removal of the solvent and/or the tertiary amine. An electrospraying process can be used to remove the solvent.