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Title: Electrocatalyst compositions

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1174298

Compositions for use as catalysts in electrochemical reactions are described. The compositions are alloys prepared from two or more elemental metals selected from platinum, molybdenum, osmium, ruthenium, rhodium, and iridium. Also described are electrode compositions including such alloys and electrochemical reaction devices including such catalysts.

Research Organization:
The Penn State Research Foundation, University Park, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-93ER14374
Assignee:
The Penn State Research Foundation (University Park, PA)
Patent Number(s):
6,284,402
Application Number:
09/326,206
OSTI ID:
1174298
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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