Fuel cell anode electrode, method of making the fuel cell anode electrode, and fuel cell containing the fuel cell anode electrode

Patent · Tue Feb 27 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5421386

Perry, J

A fuel cell anode electrode for use in fuel cells utilizing fuel electrolyte mixtures of methanol in potassium hydroxide electrolyte and ethylene glycol in potassium hydroxide electrolyte is made by pressing a paste mix of noble metal powder, graphite, and teflon onto a screen current collector, drying the electrode so formed, cathodically charging the electrode at a current density of about 2 1/2 to 10 mA/sq. cm for about 2 to about 6 minutes to deposit lead through electrolysis using a saturated solution of lead chloride, anodically charging the electrode for about 2 to about 12 minutes to oxidize the lead to lead dioxide, washing the electrode with distilled water, and drying the electrode. (Author)

• Assignee: EDB-80-066391; ERA-05-024240
• Patent Number(s): US 4141801
• OSTI ID: 5421386
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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