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> Storing hydrogen in general isn't very difficult. That's not accurate, storing hydrogen is very difficult. The atoms are so small that they pass into the mol
by naasking 1y ago
> Storing hydrogen in general isn't very difficult.
That's not accurate, storing hydrogen is very difficult. The atoms are so small that they pass into the molecular matrix of storage containers, sometimes even when kept at extreme temperatures and pressures, causing "hydrogen embrittlement", which eventually destroys the container and releases all of the hydrogen.
The only truly reliable way to store hydrogen over appreciable time frames is when it's bound in molecular forms, like fossil fuels or ammonia.
- senectus1 1y agohydrogen embrittlement is only really an issue if the container regularly changes temperature and the metel has to expand and or contract. granted this is most real world scenarios. but not always.