Question

Class 8ScienceCombustion and Flame

Why isn't hydrogen gas used as a domestic or industrial fuel, although it has a very high calorific value? State three reasons for the answer.

Verified Answer

Although hydrogen gas has a very high calorific value, it is not used as a domestic or industrial fuel due to the following reasons:

It is expensive.

It burns with an explosion.

It is extremely inflammable, so it is risky to store and transport hydrogen.