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Method of making molten carbonate fuel cell ceramic matrix tape
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1981-09-30
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2001-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A method of making a thin, flexible, pliable matrix material for a molten carbonate fuel cell is described. The method comprises admixing particles inert in the molten carbonate environment with an organic polymer binder and ceramic particle. The composition is applied to a mold surface and dried, and the formed compliant matrix material removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Maricle
- 👤 Gary C. Putnam
- 👤 Robert C. Stewart, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/14; H01M8/141; H01M8/142; H01M8/02; H01M8/0289; H01M8/0295; H01M2008/147; H01M2300/00; H01M2300/0017; H01M2300/0048; H01M2300/0051; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of making a molten carbonate fuel cell ceramic matrix tape comprising admixing lithium aluminate particles having a particle size less than about 1 micron with an organic polymeric binder in a chlorinated hydrocarbon-alcohol solvent, admixing alumina particles having a particle size greater than about 25 microns with the aluminate-binder-solvent mixture, applying multiple coats of the admixture to a mold surface pretreated with a mold release agent, drying each coat between applications until a final dried coating thickness of about 5 mils to about 30 mils is obtained, and stripping the thus-formed ceramic matrix tape from the mold surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of making a molten carbonate fuel cell ceramic matrix tape comprising admixing lithium aluminate particles having a particle size less than about 1 micron with an organic polymeric binder in a chlorinated hydrocarbon-alcohol solvent, admixing alumina particles having a particle size greater than about 25 microns with the aluminate-binder-solvent mixture, applying multiple coats of the admixture to a mold surface pretreated with a mold release agent, drying each coat between applications until a final dried coating thickness of about 5 mils to about 30 mils is obtained, and stripping the thus-formed ceramic matrix tape from the mold surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the chlorinated hydrocarbon is perchloroethylene and the alcohol is butanol, ethanol or mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the viscosity of the admixture is about 800 cps to about 1200 cps and the admixture is applied to the mold surface by doctor-blade or curtain coater.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein fish-oil is added to the admixture along with the alumina particles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein an anti-foaming agent is added to the admixture along with the binder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1 wherein each applied coating layer is subjected to a saturated atmosphere of an azeotropic mixture of perchloroethylene and ethanol solvent vapors for at least five minutes prior to drying to eliminate entrapped gas bubbles from the applied coating layers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mold release agent is beeswax.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein a plasticizer is added to the admixture along with the binder.
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