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Nickel and Alloys

Nickel provides corrosion resistance, mechanical support, and electrical conductivity to AEM applications. This metal’s characteristics ensure durability in alkaline environments over the electrolyzer’s lifespan. Our nickel PTL is suitable for the high pH values of AEM technology. And it is available in thicknesses up to 1mm, depending on design constraints. We also offer alloys (Inconel, HR) suited for AEM applications given their high corrosion resistance and good electrical properties.

When it comes to AEM, managing scalability, accessibility, and expenses are key. Because nickel is an abundant metal, it contributes to operational efficiency and performance. Depending on the application, this metal is more prevalent than stainless steel. In all, nickel PTLs serve as a sustainable approach to the production of hydrogen.

  • Reduces electrolyzer operational costs
  • Improves accessibility and scalability

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Sparking innovation by forming bonds that last

The mechanical properties of our PTL help avoid deformation. During compression or intermittent electricity, enhanced elasticity allows the felt to compress. Even in uncontrolled environments, our PTL remains unfazed, returning back to its original shape and thickness.

  • Featuring enhanced elasticity
  • Recovers from uncontrolled pressure
Features
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Mechanical stability
  • Electrical conductivity
Advantages
  • Highly sustainable metal
  • PTL's up to 1mm thickness
  • Suitable for high pH of AEM
Applications
  • AEM 
  • Alkaline environments

 

Download our Tailored PTLs Product Sheet

 

Sintered metal fiber media have pore sizes in the µm-range

  • Compared to sintered metal powder, higher porosity, and thus permeability, can be achieved at similar pore size.
  • Compared to metal foam, sintered metal fiber media enable a stepwise reduction in pore size and corresponding increase in surface area.
Product sheet - Currento® - Porous transport layer

All your Questions Answered

  1. Are nickel alloys available?

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    Yes, we offer Inconel and Hastalloy (HR) alloys for enhanced performance.

  2. Does Bekaert offer Nickel foam and/or powder?

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    Currently we do not offer nickel (Ni) foam or nickel (Ni) powder.

  3. What are the tolerances on dimensions, length, width and thickness?

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    The standard tolerances which are applicable to the dimensions of our sample materials: ± 4mm.

    For commercial projects, we have custom cutting technologies with tolerances of ± 0,5 mm and a thickness tolerance of ± 10%.

  4. What is the grade of the materials being used?

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    Grade 200

  5. Why is nickel used in AEM electrolysis?

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    Nickel is corrosion-resistant in alkaline environments and offers excellent conductivity at a lower cost than noble metals. 

  6. What is the new name of the materials I have ordered in the past?

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    We've changed our material codes in 2024. If you're looking for the old material codes, you can find them in this table, together with the new material codes.

    You can request a quote on our website.

    Material Code (before 2024) Material Code (2024)ThicknessThicknessPorositySurface Area
    Currento® 2NI 06-0,100 Currento® PTL Ni-66/100 (215 x 290 mm)0,10 mm0.004 inch66%Normal
     Currento® PTL Ni-66/100 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2NI 06-0,200 Currento® PTL Ni-83/200 (215 x 290 mm)0,20 mm0.008 inch83%
     Currento® PTL Ni-83/200 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2NI 18-0,250 Currento® PTL Ni-60/250 (215 x 290 mm)0,25 mm0.010 inch60%
     Currento® PTL Ni-60/250 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2NI 30-0,500 Currento® PTL Ni-66/500 (215 x 290 mm)0,50 mm0.020 inch66%
     Currento® PTL Ni-66/500 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2NI 18-0,500 Currento® PTL Ni-80/500 (215 x 290 mm)80%
     Currento® PTL Ni-80/500 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2NI 30-1,000 Currento® PTL Ni-83/1000 (215 x 290 mm)1,00 mm0.039 inch83%
     Currento® PTL Ni-83/1000 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL INC 79/600 (210 x 297 mm)0,60 mm0.024 inch79%Medium
     Currento® PTL INC 79/600 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL NI HR 78/300 (210 x 297 mm)0,30 mm0.012 inch78%High
     Currento® PTL NI HR 78/300 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL NI HR 82/500 (210 x 297 mm)0,50 mm0.020 inch82%
     Currento® PTL NI HR 82/500 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL INC 82/500 (210 x 297 mm)
     Currento® PTL INC 82/500 (430 x 580 mm)
           
    Currento® 60 BL3 Currento® PTL SS-74/145 (210 x 297 mm)0,15 mm0.006 inch74%Normal
    Currento® PTL SS-74/145 (430 x 580 mm)
    -Currento® PTL SS-85/1000 (210 x 297 mm)1,00 mm0.039 inch85%
    Currento® PTL SS-85/1000 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 20 AL3Currento® PTL SS-82/500 (210 x 297 mm)0,50 mm0.020 inch82%Medium
    Currento® PTL SS-82/500 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 10 BL3Currento® PTL SS-81/200 (210 x 297 mm)0,20 mm0.008 inch81%High
    Currento® PTL SS-81/200 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 10 FP3Currento® PTL SS-71/260 (210 x 297 mm)0,26 mm0.010 inch71%
    Currento® PTL SS-71/260 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 10 AL3Currento® PTL SS-78/300 (210 x 297 mm)0,30 mm0.012 inch78%
    Currento® PTL SS-78/300 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL SS-62/410 (210 x 297 mm)0,41 mm0.016 inch62%
     Currento® PTL SS-62/410 (430 x 580 mm)
           
    Currento® 2GDL6-0,150 Currento® PTL Ti-56/150 (215 x 290 mm)0,15 mm0.006 inch56%Normal
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/150 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2GDL10-0,250 Currento® PTL Ti-56/250 (215 x 290 mm)0,25 mm0.010 inch
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/250 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2GDL20-0,500 Currento® PTL Ti-56/500 (215 x 290 mm)0,50 mm0.020 inch
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/500 (430 x 580 mm)
    Currento® 2GDL20-1,000 Currento® PTL Ti-56/1000 (215 x 290 mm)1,00 mm0.039 inch
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/1000 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL Ti-66/200 (215 x 290 mm)0,20 mm0.008 inch66%
     Currento® PTL Ti-66/200 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL Ti-67/200 (215 x 290 mm)0,20 mm0.008 inch67%
     Currento® PTL Ti-67/200 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL Ti-68/350 (215 x 290 mm)0,35 mm0.014 inch68%
     Currento® PTL Ti-68/350 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL Ti-70/750 (215 x 290 mm)0,75 mm0.030 inch70%
     Currento® PTL Ti-70/750 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL Ti-77/2000 (215 x 290 mm)2,00 mm0.079 inch77%
     Currento® PTL Ti-77/2000 (430 x 580 mm)
    - Currento® PTL Ti-78/2000 (215 x 290 mm)2,00 mm0.079 inch78%
     Currento® PTL Ti-78/2000 (430 x 580 mm)
           
    No separate material code existed Currento® PTL Ti-56/150 PT200 (220 x 290 mm)0,15 mm0.006 inch56%Normal
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/150 PT200 (440 x 550 mm)
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/250 PT200 (220 x 290 mm)0,25 mm0.010 inch
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/250 PT200 (440 x 550 mm)
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/500 PT200 (220 x 290 mm)0,50 mm0.020 inch
     Currento® PTL Ti-56/500 PT200 (440 x 550 mm)

  7. What product dimensions are available?

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    Limiting to standard products:

    • 210 x 290 mm
    • 430 x 580 mm

    You can request a quote on our website.

    Larger and custom sizes are available for industrial quantities. Please contact us with your questions.

  8. Can the thickness be adapted to fit the cell design?

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    Our standard portfolio is available in the following thickness range: Nickel PTL: 0,10 - 0,50 mm | 3.9 - 19.7 µin

    You can request a quote on our website.

    For commercial projects the thickness can be adapted, but this will have an impact on porosity. 

  9. Can you explain your product codes?

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    Our product code

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