ThinE-Strate™ for SOFC

Ceramic substrate for electrolyte supportedSolid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC).

Thin E-Strate™ technology provides the basis for producing thin, flexible ceramic substrates. The density, high strength and chemically inert properties of the fired material result in gas tight membranes that are excellent choices for severe environment and/or extreme temperature applications.

The physical properties of Thin E-Strate™ include:

• Inherent strength (>1GPa) and high toughness
• Flexible stress relief provides high thermal shock tolerance
• Thermal cycling capability of 2000 hours accumulated operating time
• Available in widths up to 146 mm

3mol% Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (3YSZ) provides the building block for manufacturing thin ceramic sheets. The material properties required for performance in challenging Solid Oxide Fuel Cell operating environments may be the ideal for demanding performance requirements in other applications:

• Light weight, thin profile and/or flexibility for electronic packaging miniaturization
• Thermal shock resistance for harsh environments such as cryogenics or non-planar heaters
• High strength and chemical resistance for strain gauges or in-situ monitoring
• Electro-chemical or ionic conductivity for electrolysis or gas separation
• Scalable form factor for temperature, pressure, mechanical or capacitive sensors
• Electrically insulating with low thermal conductivity for electrical circuits

Button cell size evaluation kits of 40́ thick Thin E-Strate™ are offered in the following sizes and quantities:

• 10-pack of 25mm diameter substrates
• 6-pack of 20mm x 50mm
• 5-pack of 40mm diameter
• 3-pack of 50mm x 50mm

Kits have 1-2 printing set-up pieces and advice on handling.

Associated File(s)

Button Cell Kits

Datasheet