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Title: Development of intermediate temperature planar solid oxide fuel cells. Annual report, September 1992-1993

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7274781

Dense, uniform thin films (0.5 - 0.2 micrometer) of LSCF, YSZ and LSM were deposited on dense or porous substrates at temperatures not exceeding 600 C. Cathode/electrolyte interaction studies revealed the formation of reaction products at the interface. The presence of a CSO buffer layer eliminated the interactions and decreased the interfacial resistance appreciably. Both LSCF and YCF systems have been evaluated and are considered potential cathode materials at reduced temperatures. They are chemically and structurally stable over a wide range of temperature and oxygen activity, they exhibit mixed conductivity and their thermal expansion coefficient can be made to match that of YSZ. Blocking electrode experiments revealed that the partial ionic conductivity of LSCF is comparable to that of YSZ. Single cells based on planar thin film design will be fabricated and tested.

Research Organization:
Missouri Univ., Rolla, MO (United States). Dept. of Ceramic Engineering
OSTI ID:
7274781
Report Number(s):
PB-94-154945/XAB; CNN: GRI-5090-260-2069
Resource Relation:
Other Information: See also PB--93-232650
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English