Accession Number:

ADA070185

Title:

Selection and Evaluation of Carbon-Resin Composites for Bipolar Plates for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 77-Sep 78

Corporate Author:

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO COLUMBUS OH

Personal Author(s):

• Colling, P. M.
• Norton, R. V.
• Martin, J. E.

Report Date:

1978-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

93.0

Abstract:

Resin-graphites composites were developed for use in molding bipolar plates for fuel cells. The composite is in excess of 150 C, has high electrical conductivity, adequate flex strength and high dimensional stability. Author

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *FUEL CELLS
• HIGH TEMPERATURE
• THERMAL STABILITY
• GRAPHITE
• ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
• PLATES
• FLEXURAL STRENGTH
• FORMALDEHYDE
• BIPOLAR SYSTEMS
• PHENOLIC PLASTICS
• MOLDING TECHNIQUES

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Laminates and Composite Materials

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE