Product Description

LSM-YSZComposite Cathode Ink

Product Code: 6201643

LSM-YSZ Composite Cathode Inks are excellent for fabricating your own Solid Oxide FuelCell (SOFC) with a composite cathode. The composite cathode inks have demonstrated better adhesion to the dense electrolyte surface which can enhanceyour overall cell performance. This ink is fabricated using a high-quality ink manufacturing processes and provides and a screen printable ink that is excellent for incorporating into your own cell manufacturing process.

Typical Use Guidelines:

• This is a great inkfor making cathode catalyst layers for SOFC applications.
• Stirring the ink before use is highly recommended. For best results, the inkshould be stirred with a spatula or a glass rod to achieve an even consistency prior to use.
• For making cathode catalyst layers that are well bonded to the electrolyte: Theink applied electrolyte is typically sintered at 100°C (until it looksdry), then sintered at 800°C for 1 hr, and then at 1150°C for 1hr.  If an anode catalyst layer is also going to be applied (which wouldrequire a much higher sintering temperature than the this cathode), then it isrecommended that the anode catalyst layer to be bonded to the electrolytefirst.  Exposing this cathode ink to sintering temperatures>1150^oC would cause the densification and low performance and this needs to be avoided.
• For making electrical connections to a screen or wire:This ink is typicallyfired at 750^oC or 850^oC for 1 hour to ensure adhesion prior to testing at thedesired test temperature.
• This ink can be used for screen printing for generating electrical connections for wire attachments.