SOFC Button Cell Test System

fuelcellmaterials.com offers an integrated, turnkey solid oxide fuel cell system. Included are the Probostat text fixture and an integrated furnace and test stand. This complete system is a time saver and provides accuracy to your test results.

• Automatic hardware shutdown and purge gas for safe, reliable operation
• Zero volt capability of button cell testing
• Testing software for user-friendly computer-controlled cell operation and experimentation
• Up to five mass flow channels with constant or stoichiometric-controlled reactant flow rates
• Anode and cathode stainless steel ambient temperature humidifiers
• Split tube furnace with stainless steel shell with rating up to 1100oC
• Includes furnace control hardware with redundant over-temperature protection Specs: Suitable test system for SOFC button cell testing.

850 SOFC Control Unit:

• 3 Internal Mass Flow Controllers 
• Ambient Temp Humidifier
• 5/25/50 Amp 50 Watt Load with Zero Volt Operation Furnace Control Box w/relay control for Furnace, and mechanical over temp - safety relay
• 3 Temp controllers

Probostat High Temperature Electrochemical Test Fixture:

• Base unit with electrical and gas connectors (Nickel Plated Brass or Stainless Steel)
• 20 mm diameter alumina support tube for cells up to 20 mm (25 mm optional)
• Spring-load assembly for compressing cell onto support
• Pt wire mesh and net electrodes for current collection
• Inner and outer Pt/alumina electrode assemblies
• Thermocouple Type K (Chromel/Alumel) for up to 1200°C - Gas supply tubes
• Alumina Outer Containment tube, 40mm OD
• Manual, Tools, Storage Case, Support Stand, etc.

High Temperature Furnace

• Furnace is designed to work with both ProboStat Test Fixture and 855 SOFC Control Unit.
• Upper temperature: 1100C