Measure of the hydride breathing while cyclically absorbing and desorbing hydrogen

Effect of glidants on LaNi5 powder flowability

“…These two processes are interconnected as the fines produced during the absorptiondesorption cycles tend to percolate to the lowest areas increasing the packing ratio and the tensions produced [13]. Some studies show that tension keeps building up even after plastic deformation of the containment vessel [14], while other studies report higher tension values during activation of the hydride [15,16]. Changes in alloy powder itself have been reported due to tension accumulation, reducing particle size and compacting the powder [17,18].…”