5 cm² Research-Scale Electrolyzer Cell – Graphite & Nickel Serpentine Flow Field

5 cm² Research-Scale Electrolyzer Cell
 
The 5 cm² Research-Scale Electrolyzer Cell is a compact laboratory electrochemical cell designed for water electrolysis, CO₂ electrolysis, electrocatalysis, catalyst evaluation, and membrane-based electrochemical research. The cell features a graphite cathode flow field and nickel anode flow field, both designed with a serpentine flow-channel configuration for controlled reactant and electrolyte distribution across the electrode area.
High-conductivity gold-coated copper current collectors provide electrical connection to the electrodes, while SS316 end plates provide mechanical compression and structural support.
The cell is compatible with commonly used BPM, AEM, and Nafion membranes, making it suitable for a wide range of laboratory electrolysis and electrochemical research applications.
 
Key Features
5 cm² usable anode area
5 cm² usable cathode area
Graphite cathode flow field
Nickel anode flow field
Serpentine flow-channel design
SS316 stainless-steel end plates
Gold-coated copper current collectors
Compression-based cell assembly
Leak-resistant design for continuous operation
Compatible with peristaltic pump operation
1/16" or 1/8" compression fittings
Compatible with BPM, AEM and Nafion membranes
Suitable for laboratory-scale electrolysis and electrocatalysis
Custom configurations available
 
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Research-Scale Electrolyzer Cell
Usable Anode Area: 5 cm²
Usable Cathode Area: 5 cm²
Cathode Flow Field: Graphite
Anode Flow Field: Nickel
Flow Channel: Serpentine
End Plates: SS316 Stainless Steel
Current Collectors: Gold-Coated Copper
Assembly: Compression-Based
Inlet/Outlet Fittings: 1/16" or 1/8" Compression Fittings
Pump Compatibility: Peristaltic Pump
Membrane Compatibility: BPM / AEM / Nafion
Operation: Continuous Electrochemical Flow
Application: Electrolysis & Electrocatalysis
 
Applications
Water Electrolysis
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER)
Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)
CO₂ Electrolysis
CO₂ Reduction Reaction (CO₂RR)
Electrocatalyst Testing
Catalyst Screening
Membrane Evaluation
AEM Electrolysis
BPM Electrolysis
PEM/Nafion-Based Electrochemical Research
Electrochemical Material Research
Laboratory-Scale Electrolyzer Testing
 
Flow Field Design
The cell incorporates serpentine flow channels in the electrode flow-field plates to provide controlled fluid distribution across the active electrode area.
The graphite cathode flow field and nickel anode flow field are selected according to the electrode-side requirements of the electrochemical experiment.
 
Metnmat Innovations can provide customized research-scale electrolyzer cells according to experimental requirements, including active electrode area, flow-field material, serpentine channel geometry, membrane type, electrode configuration, current-collector material, fitting size and cell dimensions.
Contact Metnmat Innovations for customized electrolyzer cell requirements.