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Chemical base for fuel cell engine heat exchange coolant/antifreeze

US7410598B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2005
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2026

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

Abstract

A nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant which has an electrical resistivity of greater than 250 kOhm-cm, a boiling point of greater than 90° C., a freezing point of less than −40° C., a thermal conductivity of greater than 0.4 W/m-k, a viscosity of less than 1 cPs at 80° C., a viscosity of less than 6 cPs at 0° C., a heat capacity of greater than 3 kJ/kg-K, and which is compatible with current cooling system materials.

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