Patent ID: 7722757
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: C25B

Abstract:
1. A method of producing hydrogen comprising the steps of: a. selecting an active metal alloy comprising a metal from the group consisting of lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), francium (Fr), calcium (Ca) and combinations thereof; b. creating an active metal alloy layer at a base of a container with said active metal alloy; c. continuously applying steam to said active metal alloy causing a first reaction producing hydrogen and a metal hydroxide whereby said metal hydroxide forms into a metal hydroxide layer above said active metal alloy layer whereby said metal hydroxide layer forms above said active metal alloy layer due to the lower density of said metal hydroxide layer; d. positioning a first electrode such that the first electrode is electrically connected to said metal hydroxide layer; e. positioning a second electrode such that the second electrode is electrically connected to said active metal alloy layer; f. continuously applying a voltage across said first electrode and said second electrode causing a second reaction producing hydrogen and said active metal alloy; and g. continuously collecting said hydrogen from said first reaction and said second reaction.