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Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)

Fuel Cells

Molten carbonate fuel cells have an electrolyte of molten carbonate salt and operate at temperatures in the region of 600C to 700C. Negatively charged carbonate ions carry the current through the membrane separating the electrodes, which have a standar electrical connection. MCFC systems are fuelled by hydrogen.

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