Horizon Hydrostik Refillable Solid-State Hydrogen Cartridge

Description

From the Manufacturer HYDROSTIK - Refillable Solid-State Hydrogen Cartridges: The hydrogen cartridge used in the Minipak (sold separately) is called Hydrostik. It has a battery-like form factor and contains a special metal alloy that allows hydrogen to be stored in a solid-state, as part of the metal alloy matrix inside the cartridge. In contrast with ordinary compressed hydrogen tanks, the pressure inside the canister is very low, making this device the safest and most practical means of storing hydrogen. The cartridge has been designed according to international standards (ISO 16111) for transportable gas storage devices (Hydrogen absorbed in reversible metal hydride). The Hydrostik is not a onetime use disposable cartridge, Unlike other fuel cartridges for fuel cells, it has the additional advantages of being refillable (from pressurized gas bottles, or from water-electrolysis based devices), non-toxic, fully recyclable, and competitive on energy storage cost with existing battery devices. Note: 1 Hydrostik equals 10 disposable AA batteries at 1W continuous power consumption. This is because at 1W power consumption, most AA batteries can last less than one hour, while a Hydrostik has enough energy to last 10 hours. Since one Hydrostik can be refilled 100 times, the same replaces (10x100) or 1000 disposable AA batteries over its lifetime. Each Hydrostik can store 11Wh of energy, which is enough for 1-2 charges of a 3G smart phone or 2-3 charges for the average cell phone. This is more than what present primary and rechargeable batteries are able to offer at the equivalent cost. Hydrostiks can be made available in bulk for refill using industrial gas, providing a low-cost portable energy option for users. Horizon Hydrostik cartridges work with the Horizon MiniPak and can be recharged with the Horizon Hydrofill hydrogen charge station (each sold separately).