HOW TO IDENTIFY METAL AS A FUEL?
PROMISING IRON POWDER PROPERTIES
1. It does not contain carbon in its chemical structure
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2. Element reacts with oxygen (combustion)
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3. It competes with other available fuels in terms of energy density
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4. No toxic, radioactive or dangerous elements are released during combustion
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5. Metal oxide reduction must occur without carbon emission
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6. The technology must be scalable
1. When combusted, iron powder releases no carbon dioxide emissions since there exists no carbon in iron
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2. Because the reaction product particles are larger, they can be captured, which enables circular use of the energy carrier
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3. Iron powder is very compact - lots of energy is stored in a small particle
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4. Iron powder can be easily and cheaply stored for a long time, without leaks
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5. Iron powder is one of the most common elements on earth