Synthesis of Water

概要

Hydrogen gas reacts with oxygen gas to produce water. This highly exothermic reaction releases a large amount of energy and is one of the most fundamental chemical reactions known. It is the basis of hydrogen fuel cells and was the cause of the Hindenburg disaster.

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日常の例

Hydrogen fuel cells in cars combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity and water vapor as the only byproduct.

産業上の重要性

クリーンエネルギー発電のための水素燃料電池技術に使用される。液体水素と酸素を推進剤とするロケット推進にも重要である。