Recent content by Nick37

I want to thank Steamking and everyone for the informed and helpful responses. Its given me a lot of food for thought to take things forward. So Hydrogen has a higher loss rate than helium. What I find puzzling is that some of the latest balloon technology such as the Red Bull Stratos uses...

Wow, great answers and really helpful links, many thanks everyone! Next time I order a schnitzel I'll be thinking of the Hindenburg! Am I right in thinking that helium is more "leakable" or effusive than hydrogen, given helium is monatomic rather than diatomic, so if I can find a good membrane...

Thanks for the reply. I'm looking for storage ideas rather than explosions though! Nick

Hi there, my background is art but my work is often informed by the history of science. Thanks for having me on the forum.

What is the most practical and cost efficient way to make a 10m3 gas bag for the storage of hydrogen? I am thinking of storing H2 from water electrolysis in an outdoor area, a bit like the way biodigestor gas is stored in low cost, small scale installations. My concern is the high effusing...