Edge seal for a porous gas distribution plate of a fuel cell

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:865017

Feigenbaum, Haim ^[1]; Pudick, Sheldon ^[2]; Singh, Rajindar ^[3]

---

1. Highland Park, NJ
2. Sayreville, NJ
3. Ridgewood, NJ

In an improved seal for a gas distribution plate of a fuel cell, a groove is provided extending along an edge of the plate. A member of resinous material is arranged within the groove and a paste comprising an immobilized acid is arranged surrounding the member and substantially filling the groove. The seal, which is impervious to the gas being distributed, is resistant to deterioration by the electrolyte of the cell.

• DOE Contract Number: DEN 3-241
• Assignee: Engelhard Corporation (Iselin, NJ)
• Patent Number(s): US 4450212
• OSTI ID: 865017
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

edge
seal
porous
gas
distribution
plate
fuel
cell
improved
groove
provided
extending
resinous
material
arranged
paste
comprising
immobilized
acid
surrounding
substantially
filling
impervious
distributed
resistant
deterioration
electrolyte
fuel cell
edge seal
distribution plate
gas distribution
porous gas
substantially filling
improved seal
substantially fill
/429/427/