Hydrazine is an organic compound with the chemical formula of N2H4. Two scientists by the names of Sanjay Kumar Singh and Qiang Xu from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology that is located in Japan have been able to successfully convert hydrazine into hydrogen at room temperature. The process is completed for chemical storage of hydrogen. However, the process requires a nanocatalyst, Rh4Ni. The equation for such is as follows:
N2H4 --> N2 + 2 H2
Hydrazine is an oily-like liquid that is colorless and highly flammable. It smells like ammonia and is highly reactive. Thus, it is toxic when inhaled or absorbed by the skin. If air is present when hydrazine is distilled, it may explode. For this reason, hydrazine is used to propel spacecraft as well as F-16 fighter jets.
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