摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a novel alloy comprising magnesium, calcium, sodium, and/or potassium and a method of making and using same. The alloy of the present invention may be used as an activator, specifically as an activator in a hydrogen generation system comprising electrodes made of an alloy activator, and an electrolyte, which permits the efficient decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen gases for use as an energy source. The hydrogen generating device may comprise multiple electrodes and/or expand the surface area of the electrodes to increase contact between the electrodes and the electrolyte to increase the production of hydrogen and oxygen. The purity of the hydrogen and oxygen generated is high enough to provide a PEM fuel cell with clean fuel so that the life of a PEM is extended.</p> |