Abstract: A method of forming diffusion barrier layer includes providing an interconnect for a fuel cell stack, forming a glass barrier precursor layer over a Mn and/or Co containing electrically conductive contact layer on the interconnect, and heating the barrier precursor layer to precipitate crystals in the barrier precursor layer to convert the barrier precursor layer to a glass ceramic barrier layer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 30, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2017
Assignee:
BLOOM ENERGY COPORATION
Inventors:
Shailendra Parihar, Emad El Batawi, Anita Pradeep Hothur