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Hybrid interconnect for a solid-oxide fuel cell stack

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1531604
An electrical interconnect for a fuel cell assembly comprising a peripheral frame formed of one or more materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of adjacent elements to which the interconnect must be bonded and a central portion formed of a corrosion-resistant material for conducting electric current between adjacent fuel cells. Preferably, the central portion is attached to the peripheral frame via a brazed corrugated lap joint for relieving thermal expansion differences between the frame and the central portion. Preferably, the joint includes an interlayer of a ductile material, for example, a nickel, copper, silver or gold layer, which helps to relieve thermal stress between the frame and the central portion.
Research Organization:
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-02NT41246
Assignee:
Delphi Technologies, Inc. (Troy, MI)
Patent Number(s):
7,601,450
Application Number:
11/087,904
OSTI ID:
1531604
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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