摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain a strong, flexible electrolyte retainer suitable for increasing the output and performance of a fuel cell by forming the electrolyte retainer with a porous metal plate. CONSTITUTION:An electrolyte retainer 1 which constitutes a molten carbonate type fuel cell together with a separator, an anode, a cathode, and an electric insulator is formed with a porous metal plate 8 including a core 9. This electrolyte retainer decreases the generation of cracks caused by the difference in thermal expansion coefficient compared with an electrolyte retainer formed by bonding ceramic and metal. The electrolyte retainer having high strength and high flexibility for increasing output and performance is obtained. |