This paper focuses on the yields of both main product NaBH4 and byproduct MgH2 of the thermochemical process. The influence of parameters such as i) the isothermal reaction temperature in the range 480 degrees C-660 degrees C, the stoichiometric ratio of solid reactants NaBO2:Mg prepared from 1:2 to 1:8, iii) H-2 pressure supplied from 2 to 31 bars and iv) the reaction time kept at isotherm from 0 to 16 h have been systematically investigated. The yields are estimated by in-situ and ex-situ evaluations. Two temperature regimes for MgH2 and NaBH4 formation are recognized from 370 degrees C to 450 degrees C and above 500 degrees C respectively. With regard to NaBH4 regeneration, temperature is the most important factor that positively accelerates the apparent reaction rate between 500 degrees C and 650 degrees C providing a sufficient H-2 pressure. To efficiently obtain high NaBH4 yield mixtures with molar stoichiometric ratio between solid reactants not less than 1:4 is suggested. Experimental results also reveal that at 12 bars of H-2 pressure high NaBH4 yield is obtained. Hence, more efficient way to improve mass transfer of solid reactants (e.g. advance reactor enhances mobility of reactants) rather than increasing H-2 pressures is advised. Under optimized condition, 100% conversion of NaBO2 can be achieved within 1.5 h. Copyright (C) 2013, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.