5 Cm² PEM Fuel Cell Hardware

Active Area: 5 cm²
End Plates: High-strength composite material for structural stability
Separator Plates: High-purity graphite with machined serpentine flow-field channels
Current Collectors: Gold-plated stainless steel for low contact resistance and corrosion resistance
Sealing: High-precision chemically resistant gaskets for leak-proof operation
Compression: Belleville washers for uniform MEA compression
Heating System: Integrated heating plates (~50 W) at both ends, Thermocouples included Heater Voltage: 220 VAC
Temperature Control & Monitoring: Thermocouple ports near MEA location, controlled by PID controller
Voltage Monitoring: Banana plug ports for accurate single-cell measurement
Gas Connections: PTFE/SS fittings for ¼″ OD tubing
Operating Temperature Range: Ambient to 80 °C (with heaters)