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Product Introduction
TOPTITECH’s 30nm Gold-Plated Porous Titanium Plate for PEM Electrolyzer delivers exceptional electrochemical stability by combining titanium’s structural integrity with gold’s catalytic surface properties. Unlike untreated titanium, which forms insulating oxide layers under high-pressure oxygen environments, the conformal gold coating prevents TiO₂ passivation while maintaining ultralow interfacial contact resistance. The precisely controlled 30nm Au layer ensures full pore penetration through advanced electrodeposition techniques, achieving uniform conductivity across the three-dimensional porous network without compromising gas diffusion efficiency. Gold’s inherent corrosion resistance in acidic/alkaline electrolytes eliminates performance degradation from oxidative dissolution, a critical advantage over non-noble metal coatings.
The gold-plated titanium substrate exhibits superior electron transfer kinetics compared to bare or other MMO alternatives, minimizing ohmic losses at the bipolar plate interface. Its dual-sided coating architecture enables symmetrical current distribution while the open porous structure maintains optimal water/oxygen transport. The metallurgical bond between gold and the titanium base material ensures long-term adhesion even under thermal cycling conditions, making it ideal for renewable hydrogen production systems requiring decades of maintenance-free operation.
Specifications
Material: GR1 titanium
Size: 100*100mm
Thickness: 1mm
Pore size: 10-20um
Gold-plated thickness: 30nm
Coating technique: PVD
Features
Passivation Resistance - The conformal gold coating effectively blocks titanium oxide formation even under high-pressure oxygen environments, maintaining consistent electrical conductivity throughout operational cycles
Optimized Current Distribution - Dual-sided gold deposition enables uniform electron transfer across the entire electrode surface while preserving the open porous structure for efficient gas/liquid transport
Corrosion Immunity - Gold's noble metal properties provide exceptional stability against acidic/alkaline electrolyte degradation, outperforming nickel or copper-based coatings in PEM electrolyzer conditions
Interfacial Efficiency - The metallurgically bonded gold-titanium interface demonstrates lower contact resistance compared to conventional bipolar plate materials, minimizing ohmic losses in stack assemblies
Structural Integrity - The precisely controlled 30nm coating thickness maintains the original titanium substrate's mechanical strength while achieving complete pore penetration for three-dimensional conductivity
Thermal Compatibility - Coefficient of thermal expansion matching between gold and titanium prevents delamination during temperature cycling, ensuring long-term adhesion in dynamic operating conditions
Applications in PEM electrolyzer
Anode Current Collector Optimization
Serves as corrosion-resistant backing layer for membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs)
Maintains stable interfacial contact resistance during high-current-density operation
Enables thinner catalyst layers through enhanced current distribution
Bipolar Plate Surface Modification
Replaces conventional graphite or stainless steel flow fields
Gold-titanium composite withstands anode-side oxygen evolution conditions
Microporous architecture facilitates bubble detachment from catalyst sites
Thermal Management Component
Conducts heat uniformly across active areas during transient operations
Metallic substrate prevents hot spot formation in megawatt-scale stacks
Compatible with press-fit cooling channel integration
Hybrid Water Splitting Systems
Bridges proton exchange membranes with alkaline environments
Gold coating prevents pH-dependent titanium passivation
Enables modular stack designs for hybrid electrolysis configurations
Dynamic Load Cycling Applications
Withstands frequent startup/shutdown cycles in renewable-powered systems
Minimal performance decay during intermittent operation
Outperforms carbon-based materials in durability testing
Performance Advantages Over Conventional Materials
The gold-titanium composite demonstrates superior stability in accelerated stress tests simulating decade-long operation. Its open pore structure achieves 20% higher gas evacuation efficiency than sintered metal alternatives while preventing catalyst flooding. The material's plasticity allows laser welding integration into commercial stack architectures without precious metal depletion.
Technical comparison between gold-plated and platinum-plated porous titanium plates for electrolyzer applications:
Catalytic Activity
Platinum demonstrates superior hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) kinetics while gold shows better oxygen evolution reaction (OER) stability
Platinum coatings degrade through Ostwald ripening whereas gold maintains nanoparticle dispersion
Oxidation Resistance
Gold provides complete passivation prevention while platinum forms conductive oxide layers
Platinum requires thicker coatings to prevent substrate exposure in acidic media
Interfacial Properties
Gold-titanium interfaces exhibit lower contact resistance than platinum-titanium junctions
Platinum shows stronger adhesion but higher susceptibility to delamination during thermal cycling
Durability Mechanisms
Gold resists electrochemical dissolution but shows lower mechanical wear resistance
Platinum withstands abrasive wear better but suffers from carbon corrosion in hybrid systems
Package and Shipment
1. Sintered Filters are usually packed in cartons, wrapped in soft film, and fixed in a box filled with industrial foam cotton, and the outer baler is packed with plastic bags with no damage during transportation.
2. Wooden box export packaging can also be customized. The foam cotton can be filled and fixed, the external box is sealed, the bottom is specified, the whole packaging is processed, and the goods can be delivered to the customer's designated place without damage.
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TEL: +8619992203758
FAX: 0917-3873009
Email:karrykang@bjygti.com
Company: TOPTITECH -- BAOJI YINGGAOCO., LTD
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ADD: No. 195, Gaoxin Avenue, High-tech Development Zone, Baoji City, Shaanxi, China
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