Electrically conductive element treated for use in a fuel cell

Details Electrically conductive element treated for use in a fuel cell Electrically conductive element treated for use in a fuel cell

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Alejandro, Raymond (Department: 1727)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...

Electrical current collector

C429S520000, C429S521000, C429S522000, C427S115000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08003279

ABSTRACT:
An electrically conductive element for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell having low electrical contact resistance and high corrosion resistance. The conductive element comprises a corrosion susceptible metal substrate with a surface, which is preferably treated to activate the surface (i.e., to remove a passivation layer of oxides from the surface) with an acidic treatment solution. The treated surface is then overlaid with an electrically conductive, corrosion-resistant, protective coating to protect the substrate re-forming a passivation layer while exposed to the corrosive environment of the fuel cell.

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