Inexpensive Cathode Catalysts.

Abstract

The report is a summation of the findings and developments aimed at the development of a low cost air cathode. The purpose was to lower the cost of air breathing fuel cells having moderate (125-135C) temperature phosphoric acid as the electrolyte. A new type of particulate graphite substrate was developed to replace metal grid support structures. A 2 mg/sq cm cathode containing small amounts of graphite and supported on a graphite substrate represents a total cathode costs of $167/Kw based on performance after 500 hours of testing at 100 mA/sq cm.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 14, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748447

Entities

People

  • Bernard S. Baker
  • Ralph N. Camp

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Air Breathing
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Catalysts
  • Cells
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Particulates
  • Phosphoric Acids
  • Respiration
  • Substrates

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology