Nitric oxide generator and non-deliquescent tablet for use in same

摘要

A method to generate nitric oxide is disclosed in one embodiment in accordance with the invention. A tablet may be placed within a vessel such that it is in thermal communication with a heat source to receive heat therefrom. The tablet is then heated to melt at least one reactant forming the tablet. The tablet may contain reactants that are substantially non-deliquescent and form nitric oxide in response to heat from the heat source.