RESEARCH ON LOW TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
Abstract
Qualitative information was obtained concerning the intermediates in the oxidation of ethylene on Pt in acidic and alkaline electrolyte systems. An approximate activation energy for the electrochemical oxidati n of ethylene was obtained. Several high area noble metal electr catalysts were prepared by a new technique and their properties partially evaluated in fuel cells. An ultra area Ni has given fuel cell performance almost equal to that of Pt black above the emf for Ni oxidation. Preliminary experiments were performed in connection with CO2 rejection from alkali metal carbonate solution electrolytes. Marked pH gradients develop in these electrolytes during the operation of cells. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0264309
Entities
Organizations
- General Electric