Electrolysis of the Ionic Hydrides or Deuterides results in the liberation
of hydrogen or deuterium at the Anode by loss of the electron from H-
or D- Anion.
Lithium Hydride (LiH) or Deuteride (LiD) forms at about 500 C and
melts with a vapor pressure of about 25 Torr at 680 C.
"For example, on the electrolysis of fused lithium hydride, the hydrogen is liberated at the positive electrode
(i.e. a negatively charged hydrogen ion is discharged),
and not the negative electrode as is the case when water is electrolysed."
"Hydrogen is also evolved at the anode in the electrolysis of a solution of calcium hydride, in fused mixture of potassium chloride and lithium chloride. This indicates that the ionic structure of the lithium hydride is Li(+)H(-)."
Simpler and more energy efficient than electrolysis of H2O or D2O? Palladium Anode?
Fred
