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Material Testing
Fuel Cell and Related Services
09/05/03
Test Setup For Material Testing
In High Temperature Gaseous Environment |
Renewed interest in fuel cells has led to
new material challenges, specific to the evolving industry.
Scale-up of fuel cell systems requires that materials meet
a matrix of demands. CC Technologies’ professional staff
has decades of experience in engineering, research and testing
of materials, and expertise in applied electrochemistry. We
will help ensure that your materials meet the stringent performance,
reliability and cost requirements of the new services. CC
Technologies will assist you with material selection, life
prediction/ assessment, failure analysis, and testing of materials
for your fuel cell system components, pipes and piping, and
high pressure storage and transport vessels.
Photomicrograph Showing Oxidation
and Decarburization at Outside Surface of Heat Resistant
Steel Tube |
Our staff is experienced in addressing such
issues as:
- Environmental Cracking (SSC)
- Hydrogen Embrittlement
- Hydrogen Attack
- Decarburization
Hydrogen Cracks In Carbon
Steel Piping Of Chemical Plant |
Laboratory Testing:
Extensive laboratory test facilities are available to evaluate
material performance in both gaseous and aqueous high-temperature
environments. Electrochemical tests can be performed at high
temperature and pressure. Most ASTM Standard Tests and NACE
Recommended Test Methods are available. Custom designed testing
is available for simulating specific process conditions. Techniques
include:
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