Hydrides—compounds of hydrogen with other elements—are key to Hyto Energy’s hydrogen storage solutions, with metal hydrides (e.g., MgH₂, TiH₂) being the primary focus. These hydrides form when hydrogen reacts with metals/alloys, storing hydrogen in a solid, stable form. Unlike gaseous or liquid storage, hydrides eliminate high-pressure risks and reduce volume, making hydrogen more practical for transport and on-site use. Hyto works with various hydride types: ionic hydrides for specialized industrial use, covalent hydrides for high-purity applications, and metallic hydrides for general storage. Metallic hydrides are most versatile, offering reversible hydrogen absorption/desorption, ideal for energy storage. By leveraging hydrides’ unique properties—safety, density, reversibility—Hyto enables efficient hydrogen storage, a critical step in making hydrogen a mainstream energy carrier.