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eppur_se_muova

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1. Ammonia is 17.75% hydrogen by weight, burns in fuel cells to form N2 and H2O.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Sun Jul 20, 2025, 02:52 AM

Jul 20

Boils at -28F, can be handled about as easily as LNG, except avoid copper-based alloys which corrode.

This idea has been around for a long time, and there has been substantial progress recently. Expect NH3 to surpass H2 in practical usage before much longer.

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New liquid can simplify hydrogen transportation and storage [View all] OKIsItJustMe Jul 17 OP

Ammonia is 17.75% hydrogen by weight, burns in fuel cells to form N2 and H2O. eppur_se_muova Jul 20 #1

Yes, I am also interested in "Green Ammonia" OKIsItJustMe Jul 21 #2