TECACOMP PPS HTE PW black 1050231

Highly filled PPS Powder for the production of bipolar plates

Bipolar plates for fuel cells must be resistant to thermal, chemical and mechanical stresses and at the same time have good electrical and thermal conductivity. Ensinger TECACOMP HTE compounds achieve exceptionally high electrical and thermal values due to a very high filling level of carbon-based additives for plastic compounds.

TECACOMP PPS HTE PW black based on polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) is optimised for improved electrical and thermal conductivity with graphite and conductive carbon black. The semi-crystalline, high temperature resistant base polymer PPS provides high chemical resistance, even to phosphoric acid, with excellent mechanical strength. The highly conductive material is characterised by low water absorption, good dimensional stability at temperatures up to 240°C and special electrical properties. In addition, PPS is flame retardant.

The extremely low viscosity grade is suitable for the production of components for bipolar plates (high temperature PEM fuel cells or PAFC fuel cells) as well as for plates for heat exchangers in the hot-pressing process. The special particle size distribution of the compound in powder form is optimised for a subsequent manufacturing process in the HCC process. TECACOMP PPS HTE PW black has been validated by the Centre for Fuel Cell Technology (ZBT) for use in fuel cells.

Facts

Chemical designation
PPS (Polyphenylensulfide)
Colour
black
Density
1.96 g/cm3

Main Features

  • high electrical conductivity
  • high thermal conductivity
  • very good chemical resistance
  • for hot compression moulding

Target industries

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Flexural strength 65 MPa DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    18600 MPa DIN EN ISO 178
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature 90 C -
    Melting temperature 280 C -
    Heat distortion temperature 276 C ISO-R 75 Method A
    Service temperature 260 C short term -
    Service temperature 230 C long term -
    Thermal conductivity 38 W/(k*m) in-plane ISO 22007-4:2008
    Thermal conductivity 9 W/(k*m) through-plane ISO 22007-4:2008
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Specific electrical conductivity 122 S/cm in-plane DIN EN ISO 3915
    volume resistance 8,2 x 10-3 Ω*cm DIN EN ISO 3915
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Water absorption 0,1 % 23 °C / 50 % relative humidity up to saturation DIN EN ISO 62