The present invention relates to the technical field of the preparation of
magnesium hydride, and particularly relates to a preparation process for a compacted
magnesium hydride block based on
magnesium having multiple interstitial spaces. The preparation process comprises: subjecting a strip-shaped magnesium sheet to
compression molding in a regular cavity to obtain a compacted magnesium block, wherein interstitial spaces used for storing heat are formed inside the compacted magnesium block; and heating the compacted magnesium block in a sealed reaction space with a pressure higher than normal pressure, introducing
hydrogen and bringing same into contact with the compacted magnesium block, and bonding the compacted magnesium block and the
hydrogen within a set period of time to obtain a compacted
magnesium hydride block. Further disclosed is a preparation device for a compacted
magnesium hydride block, which device comprises a reaction kettle, a heating frame, a temperature detection device, a
pressure detection device, a control module, a heat exchange
system and a
gas pipeline system. In the present application, by using the compacted magnesium block and the preparation device for a compacted
magnesium hydride block in combination, the problem of high
power consumption during traditional magnesium
hydride preparation is solved, no
alloy needs to be added to magnesium to promote a reaction, energy can be effectively utilized,
heat energy loss can be reduced, and stable control can be achieved.