Description
The Nexceris Short-Stack Kit provides a hands-on, easy to assemble stack solution for researchers developing their own next-generation SOFC and SOEC technologies. Its modular, compact design and advanced materials make it an ideal choice for accelerating the commercialization of sustainable energy innovations.
Key Features and Benefits:
• Enhanced Reproducibility – Uses Nexceris’ NextCell™ platform for consistent and reliable results, compare across different button cell, single cell and stack platforms.
• Compact & Modular Design – Supports 1-5 cell configurations, fits in most standard testing furnaces, requires a low (45lbs) deadweight.
• Quick Reversible Operation – Switch between SOFC and SOEC modes in under 15 minutes, stack is optimized to run in any mode of operation.
• Advanced Sealing Technology – Glass-ceramic composite seals ensure high-temperature durability and low CTE mismatch between the stack components
• High-Performance Materials – Ferritic interconnects with Chromlock® coatings provide low Cr diffusion and excellent conductivity. Ask Nexceris for this technology.
• Efficient Testing & Validation – Accelerates materials research with easy integration into existing setups and at your own lab without the need of any expert installation. Kit comes with everything you need to build an advanced stack.
Technical Specifications:
| Stack Type | 5-cell electrolyte-supported stack |
| Operation Mode | Fuel cell, electrolysis, or reversible |
| Cell Type | Planar cells, 9×9 cm² active area |
| Compressive Force | Minimum 45 lbf (200 N) |
| Sealing | Glass-ceramic composite |
| Current Collectors | Expanded ferritic steel (air side), Ni foam (fuel side) |
| Metal Interconnects | Ferritic steel, 0.5 mm thick |
| Air/Fuel Inlet Connectors | ¼” Tubing |
| Current Wire | 7 x 18Ga Silver wire, braided |
| Fuel Cell Mode | 0.3 A/cm² and/or 0.7 V at 800°C, UR 50% |
| Power Requirement | 3.5 V (max), 32 A (max), 110W (max) |
| Fuel Composition | H₂/N₂ – 50/50 |
| Electrolysis Mode | –0.5 A/cm² and/or 1.3 V at 800°C, UR 50% |
| Power Requirement | 7 V (max), 50 A (max), 300W (max) |
| Steam Composition | H₂/H₂O – 10/90 |
| Operating Temperature | Max 830°C (recommended 800°C) |
Additional Options
Furnace +
Test Stand
fuelcellmaterials offers an integrated, turn-key solid oxide fuel cell system for the researcher working with button cell testing. Included are the ProboStat along with a customized furnace and test stand. This complete system will allow you to focus on our SOFC research and not on creating the equipment needed for your research.
- Automatic hardware shutdown and purge gas for safe, reliable operation
- Testing software for user-friendly computer-controlled cell operation and experimentation
- Up to five mass flow channels with constant or stoichiometric-controlled reactant flow rates
- Anode and cathode stainless steel ambient temperature humidifiers
More information about the furnace and test stand options can be found at the SOFC Button Cell Test System.
Furnace
fuelcellmaterials, with the help of renowned furnace companies and test stand vendors, is able to offer specialized furnaces for use with the ProboStat. The furnace has a clam-shell design for easy access to the ProboStat and test samples.
