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Improved cell for water-vapor electrolysisContinuous-flow electrolytic cells decompose water vapor in steam and room air into hydrogen and oxygen. Sintered iridium oxide catalytic anode coating yields dissociation rates hundredfold greater than those obtained using platinum black. Cell consists of two mirror-image cells, with dual cathode sandwiched between two anodes. Gas traverses serpentine channels within cell and is dissociated at anode. Oxygen mingles with gas stream, while hydrogen migrates through porous matrix and is liberated as gas at cathode.
Document ID
19800000489
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Aylward, J. R.
(United Technologies Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 5
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
MSC-16394
Accession Number
80B10489
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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