Matrices for H3PO4 Fuel Cells.

Abstract

The research was part of a program on the use of phosphoric acid fuel cells fueled by dirty hydrogen produced by thermocracking or steam reforming of a hydrocarbon. Matrices and anodes for phosphoric acid fuel cells have been developed and tested. Matrices showing no appreciable degradation in performance (bubble pressure) over 1000 hours have been made. These matrices contain Kynol and a phenolic thermosetting binder. Anodes capable of operation in fuel mixtures containing up to 2% carbon monoxide and hydrogen have been tested in fuel cells. These anodes, containing less than 2 milligrams of noble metal per square centimeter, have been operating at satisfactory performance levels for more than 2000 hours. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0755206

Entities

People

  • Allan Nowotka
  • Bernard S. Baker
  • Ralph N. Camp

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Degradation
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrogen
  • Monoxides
  • Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells
  • Phosphoric Acids

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology