Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
H2 + ½O2 → H2O
Visão geral
SOFCs operate at 600–1000°C using a solid ceramic oxide electrolyte that conducts O²⁻ ions. Oxygen is reduced at the cathode and transported through the electrolyte to oxidize hydrogen (or hydrocarbon fuel) at the anode. Efficiency reaches 60% electrical, or 85%+ in combined heat and power mode. SOFCs can run on natural gas directly.
Participantes
| Papel | Substância | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Produto | Water H₂O | 1 | (g) |
Exemplo do cotidiano
Bloom Energy boxes (solid oxide fuel cells) power data centers for companies like Apple, Google, and Walmart.
Importância industrial
As SOFCs são utilizadas na geração estacionária de energia em centros de dados, hospitais e instalações industriais. Podem também funcionar em modo inverso como eletrolisadores.
Propriedades
- Tipo
- Electrochemical
- Reversível
- Sim
- Energia
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -286,0 kJ/mol
- Catalisador
- Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)?
The balanced equation is: H₂ + ½O₂ → H₂O.
What type of reaction is Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)?
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is a electrochemical reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) exothermic or endothermic?
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -286.0 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)?
This reaction requires a catalyst (Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ)).