Enhancement of cerium and hydrogen storage property of a low-cost Ti-V based BCC alloy prepared by commercial ferrovanadium

Based on the analysis of XRD, SEM, P-C-isotherm measurements and absorption kinetics simulation, it was indicated that Ce addition was an effective way to inhibit the formation of C14 Laves phase, improve flatness of the plateau, increase hydrogen diffusion rate and enlarge hydrogen storage capacity. The hydrogenation capacity of Ti27.25Cr28.05V37.25Fe7.45Ce1.0 alloy prepared by commercial ferrovanadium was 3.56 wt.% measured at 298 K. The dehydrogenation capacity was 2.25 wt.% and 2.54 wt.% measured at 343 K and 453 K, respectively.