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Platinum-Ruthenium Black Coated Electrode for Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell, CEFCCEPtRuB

Platinum-Ruthenium Black Coated Electrode for Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell, CEFCCEPtRuB

$129.00 USD
In Stock SKU: CEFCCEPtRuBCC25
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Platinum-Ruthenium (PtRu) Black represents the most advanced solution for managing "dirty" fuels or liquid alcohols. Unlike the Pt/C (supported) catalysts you’ve looked at, PtRu Black is an unsupported, 100% metal alloy designed for maximum power density and resistance to chemical poisoning.

Standard Platinum is easily "poisoned" by Carbon Monoxide (CO), which is a common byproduct of methanol oxidation or trace impurity in reformed hydrogen. Ruthenium atoms in the alloy nucleate oxygen-containing species (like $-OH$) at much lower potentials than pure Pt.  These -OH groups on the Ru sites effectively "oxidize" the CO on the neighboring Pt sites into CO2, which then detaches, keeping the catalyst surface clean.

The main application field for the Pt-Ru black are: (1) Anode for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC); (2) CO-Tolerant Anode for PEM Fuel Cells, (3) Specialized Electrolyzers. 

Part Number

CEFCCEPtRuB

Electrode Active material

Platinum-Ruthenium black wit fuel cell grade

Carbon Cloth Substrate

Thickness: 410 um

Density: 200 g/m2

Air Permeability: < 55 s

Fiber length: 35 mm

Electrical Resistivity (through plane) < 13 mΩcm²

Microporous layer is located at the catalyst side

Carbon Paper Substrate

Thickness: 215 um

Density: 70 g/m2

Water Contact Angle (MPL side): > 130°

Substrate PTFE Treatment: 5 wt%

Microporous layer is located at the catalyst side

Loading Amount

2 mg/cm2

Electrode Dimension

(1) L 5cm * W 5cm

(2) L10cm * W10cm

(Other sizes, 20cm * 20cm, 30cm * 30cm, 40cm * 40cm can be supplied upon request)

Package Size 1 pcs/pack

 

Notes: Please try to store the platinum-ruthenium black electrodes in a dry place.

References

  1. P. Piela, et al. Ruthenium Crossover in Direct Methanol Fuel Cell with Pt-Ru Black Anode, J. Electrochem. Soc., 2004, 151, A2053.
  2. W. C. Choi, et al. Bimetallic Pt–Ru nanowire network for anode material in a direct-methanol fuel cell, J. Power Sources, 2003, 124, 420-425

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