Anode Paste
Anode paste is a type of fuel cell technology used in secondary electric cells. Additionally, anode paste is used in molten and solid oxide fuel cells and is also utilized in the production of electrolytic aluminum. Anode paste is composed of materials such as petroleum pitch, carbonaceous fillers, and metallic additives. An anode paste is made by combining these materials in a ground bed mixer and mixing them until a homogenous paste is created.
The paste is then heated and brought to a temperature of 2,000°F or greater. After which, the anode paste is placed onto the cells electrodes. This paste will then be mixed with air to form a fuel cell that will pressurize the fuel cell and vent the combustion gases.
Anode paste works as part of a secondary cell to produce electricity. The paste acts to generate an electrical reaction as part of the charging cycle. This reaction is caused by a reduction reaction (using a chemical reducing agent) that reduces electrons from a higher energy level to a lower energy level. The electrical current it produces is then directed to a circuit bus bar, where the current is either sent back to the cell for recharging or sent to an external energy source for load generation.
Anode paste is important to the operation of a fuel cell because it has to have a middle man in the process of producing electricity. Without the anode paste, the fuel cells electrodes would not function properly, creating a power imbalance. Additionally, a high quality anode paste is important in fuel cell technology because it can greatly reduce the amount of efficiency lost through chemical processes in the fuel cell.
There are many different types of anode paste on the market today. High purity pitch and pitch coke are two of the most common types of anode paste available today. The pitch and pitch coke used to produce anode paste has to be of high quality in order to produce the best possible results. Additionally, anode paste can be customized to suit the specific needs of each application.
Anode paste is an important component in fuel cell technology that enables the efficient production of electricity. Because it acts as a middleman in the charging and load generation cycles, anode paste is responsible for ensuring that the fuel cell maintains a power balance and does not lose any efficiency through the chemical processes of the system. Anode paste is produced from a combination of petroleum pitch, carbonaceous fillers, and metallic additives that are combined and heated. High quality anode paste is produced to minimize the amount of efficiency loss through the system, creating a better quality electricity.
