Calcium borohydride is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(BH4)2. It is a white, odorless solid that is highly reactive and is commonly used as a hydrogen storage material due to its high hydrogen content. Calcium borohydride is manufactured through the reaction between sodium borohydride and calcium chloride in an organic solvent, typically tetrahydrofuran (THF). This compound holds significant importance in various industries, particularly in energy storage and transportation sectors, owing to its potential as a clean and efficient source of hydrogen fuel. One of its key benefits lies in its ability to release hydrogen gas upon heating, which can be utilized in fuel cells to generate electricity or as a clean energy source for vehicles. Additionally, calcium borohydride can serve as a reducing agent in organic synthesis processes. Its uses extend to applications in rocket propulsion, as well as in the production of metal borides and other boron-based compounds.
