Watch the explosive reaction of sodium metal in water, captured in mesmerizing slow motion. See the intense chemistry unfold ...

Chemical properties of Metals Metals are very reactive and tend to losses electrons easily and form positively charged ions; therefore metals are called electropositive elements. Sodium metal ...

A new type of fuel cell that runs on sodium metal could one day help clean up sectors where it’s difficult to replace fossil fuels, like rail, regional aviation, and short-distance shipping.

MIT's sodium-air fuel cells may power electric planes, offering triple the energy of lithium-ion batteries and reducing carbon emissions.

This is one way sodium metal can be isolated using NaOH and Mg. Mg has a strong enough desire for oxygen to tear it from the NaOH, leaving ingots of elemental sodium behind. 2Mg + 2NaOH = 2MgO ...

So the researchers crafted a fuel cell based on low-cost sodium-air chemistry. The device has liquid sodium metal at the anode, and the researchers humidify the air that runs past the cathode.

Sodium metal batteries hold promise for next-generation energy storage but struggle with uneven sodium deposition and dendrite growth.

Metals can be used as fuels, just like oil, gas, or hydrogen, because they release energy through burning or electrochemical reactions. Light metals like ...

Rockville , March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global sodium metal market is valued at US$ 385.8 million in 2024 and is projected to expand at a 4.3% CAGR through 2034.

Sodium-containing transition-metal layered oxides are promising electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries, a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, the vast number of possible ...

In sodium batteries, layered-oxide cathodes can be made with just manganese and iron (though they may be spiced with metals such as copper and titanium to improve performance).