Transporting H2O2
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) has developed a container made of pure aluminum with a 220-L capacity for the safe transport of high-concentration hydrogen peroxide. With this patented container, the company is closing a logistical gap that had opened up in the safe delivery of highly concentrated H2O2 to users in the aerospace industry. Up to now, only very small containers (up to 12.5 L) were available.
The new container is installed in a lattice box with a protective steel frame to protect the actual container from damage during transport. The pure aluminum in the inner tank serves to ensure the quality of the H2O2.
H2O2 in concentrations of 82.5 to 98% has been used as a propellant for rocket engines since the mid-20th century. With Propulse, Evonik is supplying a high-concentrated H2O2 for this purpose, which is more powerful and easier to handle in comparison with other fuels.