Nippon Steel develops alloy resilient to liquefied hydrogen

Material seen paving way for greater use of fuel within Japan

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Many Japanese hydrogen stations are not equipped for liquefied shipments. Nippon Steel's new product could help change that. (Photo courtesy of Iwatani)

SHUHEI OCHIAI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese metals giant Nippon Steel has developed a new type of stainless steel designed to better withstand contact with liquefied hydrogen, with an eye on the growing market for hydrogen refueling stations in Japan.

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