Hydrogen absorption capabilities by transional metals.

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The discussion centers on the hydrogen absorption capabilities of transitional metals, specifically focusing on Palladium, which can absorb up to 900 times its volume in hydrogen. Participants express a desire for deeper theoretical insights into hydrogen absorption and comparisons with other metals such as Nickel and Niobium. The structural characteristics of Palladium are highlighted, suggesting that its atomic spacing allows for significant hydrogen accommodation. A reference link to a Wikipedia article on absorption is provided for further reading.

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  • Understanding of hydrogen absorption mechanisms in materials
  • Familiarity with the properties of transitional metals
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  • Basic chemistry concepts related to absorption and adsorption
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I know about the typical case of Paladium, which is said to "absorb 900x its volume in hydrogen". But this is completely vague. I'd like to know more about the theory of absorption as well as of other materials, like Nickel, Niobium and other transitional metals. Would someone, please, give me at least some online references?
 
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What is vague about it? Looks to me like the structure of Paladium has "space" enough between its atoms to accommodate 900 Hydrogen atoms. Whether these actually bond with Paladium I don't know.

Edit: Here's a link for absorption: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absorption_(chemistry )
 
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