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by Piezoid 1953 days ago
In fact, only half of the hydrogen originates from the POWERPASTE; the rest comes from the added water.

Indeed, it seems it's an hybrid of your fellow's tech, using magnesium both as a substrate for H2 and as a reducing agent for water: Mg + 2H2O -> Mg(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

Less explosive than Na, hopefully :)