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Corrosion free phosphoric acid fuel cell

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5369007

This patent describes a phosphoric acid fuel cell with an electrolyte fuel system which supplies electrolyte via a wick disposed adjacent a cathode to an absorbent matrix which transports the electrolyte to portions of the cathode and an anode which overlaps the cathode on all sides to prevent corrosion within the cell.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4978591; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-405718
OSTI ID:
5369007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English