Materials Development for SOFCs: Seals and ElectrolytesMaterials Development for SOFCs: Seals and ElectrolytesNexTech Materials, Ltd.NexTech Materials, Ltd.M. Seabaugh, K. Hasinska, B. M. Seabaugh, K. Hasinska, B. EmleyEmley, J. , J. JayjohnJayjohn and S. Swartzand S. Swartz

Objectives:Prepare Co-Sintered Electrolyte SOFCs

• Interfacial Layer to Allow High Temperature Sintering

• Tailored Sinterability of Electrolyte LayerDemonstrate Electrolyte and Interfacial Layers

• Tailor Coating and Substrate Shrinkage • Tailor Interfacial Layer

Porosity, Phase Distribution

Objectives:Low Operating Temperature• 600ºC