In the field of "hydrogen energy", sodium borohydride (NaBH 4 ) is a potential hydrogen carrier able to release H 2 by hydrolysis in the presence of a metal catalyst. Our laboratory experiment focuses on this. It is intended for thirdyear undergraduate students in order to have hands-on laboratory experience through the synthesis of Co−Cu catalysts, X-ray characterization, and catalytic tests to qualitatively illustrate the Sabatier principle (volcano plot). The experiments require minimal preparation and are simple and instructive. Students gain experience in handling H 2 and a better understanding of the current issues hindering the development of the "hydrogen economy".