Table 3.
Summary of number, cost and material type of each component of the zero-gradient hardware described in this paper.
| Component | Number | Cost per unit – currency (including machining in outsourcing) | Material type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative 1 (single cell version) | |||
| Cooling plate | 2 | 195 € | Metal |
| End plate | 2 | 220 € | Metal |
| Current collector | 2 | 190 € | Metal (no surface treatment) |
| Gas distributors | 2 | 200 € | Graphite compound |
| Alternative 2 (multiple version) | |||
| Cooling plate | 2 | 195 € | Metal |
| End plate | 2 | 220 € | Metal |
| Segmented Current collector | 2 | 240 € | Metal (no surface treatment) |
| Segmented Gas distributors | 2 | 250 € | Graphite compound |