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Methods and composition for cleaning and passivating fuel cell systems

US6887597B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2004
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaner-passivator composition and method for treating a fuel cell cooling system are described. The cleaner-passivator comprises a complexing agent, a surfactant, a corrosion inhibitor, and a solvent. The cleaner-passivator reduces the contaminants circulating in the fuel cell coolant system that contribute to increasing conductivity in the fuel cell coolant. In addition, the passivator reduces the surface corrosion in the fuel cell system.

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