Platinum Black Supported Electrode Catalyst
High-surface-area platinum black on carbon cloth for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). HTS 3815.12.00 as supported precious metal catalyst for electrochemical applications. Key component in hydrogen fuel cell stacks for vehicles and stationary power.
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If fabricated into complete fuel cell
Assembled fuel cell stacks including catalysts classify as electric motors/generators
If non-precious metal cathode catalysts
Iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts for oxygen reduction use other catalytic preparations
If ink formulations for spray coating
Catalyst inks/slurries before electrode fabrication
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