| abstract |
The container body closure 40 includes a liner 46 incorporating a hydrogen generator including a hydride that generates hydrogen upon contact with moisture. The liner may be locked into the body 42 in an interference fit manner. The liner 46 and other liners described herein include control means for controlling the movement of moisture to the hydrogen generating means and / or sealing means for sealing the closure to the container. Also good. In use, with the closure secured to the container, water vapor enters liner 46 and contacts the hydride that produces hydrogen. Catalyzed by the catalyst, a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen that has entered the container occurs, producing water. In this way, oxygen is trapped. |