In situ neutron powder diffraction (NPD) measurements of hydrogenation processes taking place at high temperatures pose difficulties related to the choice of sample can material. This article describes a simple design for a copper-coated vanadium can and its connection to the gas-handling system, tested up to 523 K. High-quality NPD patterns of TiV1.2Mn0.8 body-centred cubic alloy, as-cast and partially hydrogenated, were collected at 373 K and deuterium pressures up to 2 bar (200 kPa). ; peer reviewed: yes ; NRC Pub: yes