Hythin™ Gold
Thin film PVD coating for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers
Hythin™ Gold is a thin film PVD coating developed for highly conductive and corrosion-resistant surfaces in hydrogen and decarbonization systems. The coating provides reliable electrical performance and surface protection for metallic bipolar plates, end plates and current collectors.
Hythin™ Gold is designed for demanding operating conditions in PEM fuel cells, electrolyzers, medical instruments, aerospace components, and electrical contacts. The coating achieves very low interfacial contact resistance while maintaining stable conductive performance in highly corrosive environments.
Performance
Hythin™ Gold is engineered for applications where conductivity, contact stability and corrosion resistance are critical for system efficiency. The noble metal coating supports reliable electrical contact across metallic interfaces exposed to humid and aggressive operating environments.
The thin film architecture enables precise surface coverage without affecting component geometry or dimensional tolerances. Its stable conductive behavior contributes to efficient energy transfer and long operational lifetimes in PEM-based hydrogen systems.
Technical data
Hythin™ Carbon
Hythin™ Carbon is a thin film PVD coating developed to create a conductive and corrosion-resistant surface in hydrogen and decarbonization systems. The coating combines high electrical conductivity with reliable corrosion protection for metallic bipolar plates, end plates and current collectors.
Hythin™ Iridium
Hythin™ Iridium is a thin film coating developed for anode-side catalyst layer applications in PEM electrolyzers. The coating is designed for porous transport layers (PTLs) operating under highly oxidative and electrochemically demanding conditions in hydrogen production systems.
Hythin™ Nickel
Hythin™ Nickel is a thin film PVD coating developed for conductive and cost-efficient surfaces in hydrogen production systems. The coating provides reliable electrical conductivity for metallic bipolar plates used in AEM electrolyzers.
Hythin™ Platinum
Hythin™ Platinum is a thin film PVD coating developed for high-performance conductive surfaces in hydrogen PEM fuel cells and PEM electrolyzers. The coating provides excellent electrical conductivity for metallic bipolar plates, end plates, current collectors and porous transport layers (PTLs).
Hythin™ Titanium Nitride
Hythin™ Titanium Nitride is a thin film PVD coating developed for durable and conductive surfaces in hydrogen production systems. The coating combines reliable electrical conductivity with robust surface protection for metallic bipolar plates used in PEM electrolyzers.