L. Chick, J. Bates, L. Pederson
Oct 1, 1989
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Abstract
Lanthanum chromites, used as current interconnections in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), have high electrical conductivity and are chemically stable. However, they are difficult to fabricate under conditions compatible with other SOFC components. A novel powder synthesis technique, the glycine/nitrate process, has been developed that produces chromite powders that can be sintered to near-full density in air at 1823 K. This paper describes the glycine/nitrate process for the synthesis and fabrication of lanthanum chromites. The sintering behavior and properties of a series of glycine/nitrate-produced lanthanum chromites are discussed. Some of the materials produced by this method match the thermal expansion of the electrolyte and maintain high electrical conductivity. 16 refs., 10 figs.