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Evaluation of phosphoric acid matrix fuel cells. Semi-annual report No. 9, 18 Feb--18 Aug 1971

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7310935
Air breathing matrix type phosphoric acid fuel cells are evaluated with propane and cracked methanol fuel. Cell operation with cracked methanol appears feasible at about 150 C. With propane, higher operating temperatures are required. At 200 C with anode loadings of 3 mg Pt/sq cm (supported on carbon) 8-10 watts/sq ft are attained initially. Performance, however, decays to 5 watts/sq ft or less in a period of several hundred hours. Initially, fuel utilization in excess of 70% is obtained.
Research Organization:
Engelhard Minerals and Chemicals Corp., Newark, NJ (USA). Research and Development Dept.
OSTI ID:
7310935
Report Number(s):
AD-893111
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English