How is hydrogen made

           How is hydrogen made

lanes process: In this process,In small retort filled with small pieces of spongy iron and steam ,heated towel about 600-800°c .when this process done hydrogen evolved out.
       3Fe + 4H2O    ---->> Fe3O4 +4H2 
Because of it is reversible process ..immediately the hydrogen take out from this retort .

Botch and basis check process: In this process , water gas is produce first and then it is pass through steam so high amount of hydrogen is obtained . 
             C      +    H2O ----->  CO  +   H2 
Then this water gas 
      CO+H2   +   H2O ------>2H2  +  CO2 
By electrolysis of water : Hydrogen is obtained at cathode and oxygen at anode by the electrolysis of water containing 15%of acid or may be base. this method used only where electricity is cheaper .
Uyeno's method:  In this method , the scrap aluminium is treated with hot caustic soda.
   2Al +2NaOH  +2H2O ------>2NaAlO2 +3H2
And sodium meta aluminate is soluble in water son hydrogen evolved out easily .
As a by product : In manufacture of sodium and caustic soda ; hydrogen dias evolved .
Modern method :  In modern method , hydrogen is obtained by partial oxidation or cracking of natural gas.
    CH4 ----> [1000°c]     C +2H2
                                Or
  CH4 + H2O ---->(ni-cr or 800°c) CO +3H2
                                  Or
   CO + H2O ------->CO2 +H2

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