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Molded bodies of a hydrogen absorbing alloy accommodated in a hydrogen storage container are made readily replaceable to ensure stabilized supply of hydrogen gas. When exhibiting an impaired hydrogen absorbing-desorbing capacity, the molded bodies can be easily replaced by new molded bodies, whereby

Molded bodies of a hydrogen absorbing alloy accommodated in a hydrogen storage container are made readily replaceable to ensure stabilized supply of hydrogen gas. When exhibiting an impaired hydrogen absorbing-desorbing capacity, the molded bodies can be easily replaced by new molded bodies, whereby a specified hydrogen absorbing-desorbing capacity can be maintained. The hydrogen gas released from the storage container is partly utilized to heat the container and thereby maintain the alloy at a predetermined temperature, consequently assuring a device, such as a fuel cell, of stabilized supply of hydrogen from the container.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hydrogen storage container filled with a hydrogen absorbing alloy inside thereof and having hydrogen gas release piping connected to a wall thereof, a heater comprising a catalyst and being disposed on a wall of the container or in the vicinity thereof, the heater being

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hydrogen storage container filled with a hydrogen absorbing alloy inside thereof and having hydrogen gas release piping connected to a wall thereof, a heater comprising a catalyst and being disposed on a wall of the container or in the vicinity thereof, the heater being in communication with the container via a hydrogen channel, so that hydrogen gas desorbed from the hydrogen absorbing alloy in the container is partly supplied to the heater through the hydrogen channel to undergo catalytic combustion within the heater.