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Title: Development of mixed-conducting ceramic membranes for hydrogen separation.

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OSTI ID:10545

SrCeO{sub 3}- and BaCeO{sub 3}-based proton conductors have been prepared and their transport properties have been investigated by impedance spectroscopy in conjunction with open circuit voltage and water vapor evolution measurements. BaCe{sub 0.8}Y{sub 0.2}O{sub 3-{delta}} exhibits the highest conductivity in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere; however, its electronic conductivity is not adequate for hydrogen separation in a nongalvanic mode. In an effort to enhance ambipolar conductivity and improve interfacial catalytic properties, BaCe{sub 0.8}Y{sub 0.2}O{sub 3-{delta}} cermets have been fabricated into membranes. The effects of ambipolar conductivity, membrane thickness, and interfacial resistance on permeation rates have been investigated. In particular, the significance of interfacial resistance is emphasized.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
10545
Report Number(s):
ANL/ET/CP-95197; TRN: AH200126%%395
Resource Relation:
Conference: 100th Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society, Cincinnati, OH (US), 05/03/1998--05/06/1998; Other Information: PBD: 18 May 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English