Cadets experiment with hydrogen power
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
"At a chemistry lab at the Air Force Academy some cadets are moving hydrogen fuel technology forward. The idea of using hydrogen to produce energy has been around for decades. But the obstacles are considerable. It takes large, high-pressure tanks and right now it takes a lot of energy to turn raw materials, like water, into hydrogen. At the Academy they are experimenting with producing hydrogen through a chemical reaction between ammonia and a very reactive metal compound. The military is interested in turning hydrogen into electricity so they can power efficient motors, without using heavy batteries. It opens the way for silent vehicles, including aircraft that make very little noise." Source: koaa.com
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