Fuel Cells & Electrolyzers

Hythin™ Carbon

Thin film PVD coating for metallic bipolar plates in fuel cells and redox flow batteries

Technical data

Material TiC
Technology PVD (Sputtering + ARC)
Thickness range [µm] 100–400 nm
Process Temperature < 250 °C
Color Grey to dark grey
Application Reference Corrosion protection and conductive coatings for PEM fuel cells and redox flow batteries
Lifetime potential 20.000 – 25.000 hours

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