Integral edge seals for phosphoric acid fuel cells

Patent · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:868194

Woodle, Boyd M ^[1]; Dunyak, Thomas J ^[2]

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1. North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, PA
2. Blacksburg, VA

A phosphoric acid fuel cell having integral edge seals formed by an elastomer permeating an outer peripheral band contiguous with the outer peripheral edges of the cathode and anode assemblies and the matrix to form an integral edge seal which is reliable, easy to manufacture and has creep characteristics similar to the anode, cathode and matrix assemblies inboard of the seals to assure good electrical contact throughout the life of the fuel cell.

• Research Organization: WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC21-82MC24222
• Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp. (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Patent Number(s): US 5096786
• OSTI ID: 868194
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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