Fuel Cells (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Type of cell fuel cells are
Type of cell fuel cells are
Galvanic cells converting chemical to electrical energy
Products of hydrogen fuel cells
Products of hydrogen fuel cells
Electricity, heat, and water
Location of oxidation in fuel cells
Location of oxidation in fuel cells
At the anode (negative electrode)
Electrolyte in alkaline fuel cells
Electrolyte in alkaline fuel cells
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution
Typical efficiency of fuel cells (%)
Typical efficiency of fuel cells (%)
40-60%
Overall reaction in hydrogen fuel cells
Overall reaction in hydrogen fuel cells
Common anode catalyst
Common anode catalyst
Platinum metal
Why fuel cells are more efficient
Why fuel cells are more efficient
Direct chemical to electrical conversion
Voltage per individual fuel cell
Voltage per individual fuel cell
Approximately 1 volt
Hydrogen storage challenge
Hydrogen storage challenge
Requires high-pressure tanks or cryogenic cooling