Effect of addition of 50 wt% Al2O3 on dehydrogenation of MgH2 was investigated.

Al2O3 and MgH2 were co-milled using High Energy Ball milling.

Dehydrogenation
P = 0.003 MPa
T= 250 ℃
Timedes = 30 min.
Hydrogen retrived = 3wt%
Activation energy(desorption) = 80kJ/mol

MgH2 powder (98% pure)- from Alfa Aesas particle size ~ 100μm
Al2O3 – 99.99% pure – 2-3μm
Al2O3 and MgH2 are mixed in 50:50 ratio weight using gear driven planetary ball
mill at 673 rpm. Rotation to revolution speed ratio – 1.092:1
Mixtures are stored in purified Argon gas to prevent Oxidation
Presence of oxide aided in reduction of grain size of hydrides.
Smaller the particular size faster the desorption i.e., kinetics can be improved by
reducing MH grain size.
Oxide contributed in increase in surface area area, active surface reaction sites.
25% reduction in activation energy when Al2O3 is added.

Final conclusion
Desorption rate is increased.