Rate of Reaction of Alkali Metals and Aluminum Borohydride with Water

Abstract

Experimental methods and apparatus are described for the determination of rapid reaction rates, specifically those of sodium, potassium, sodium-potassium alloys, and aluminum borohydride with water, Under specific conditions, times for completion of the aluminum borohydride and alkali-metal reactions with water have been as short as one millisecond. It is believed that the measured rates for these reactions are governed by the extent of mixing of the reactants. If efficient mixing of the reactants is secured by some means such as spray contact, the reactions would be relatively instantaneous.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1949
Accession Number
AD1211219

Entities

People

  • F. J. Woods
  • Roman R. Miller
  • T. K. Rice

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkali Metals
  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Borohydrides
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Elements
  • Metals
  • Potassium
  • Potassium Alloys

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.