Vacuum Plasma Sprayed YSZ Electrolyte for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Application

This work assesses the properties of vacuum plasma sprayed YSZ coatings for potential use in solid oxide fuel cells. The results of the investigation show that low-porosity layers of yttria-stabilized zirconia can be produced by using a fine powder and by adjusting plasma gas composition. Under optimized spraying conditions, YSZ layers with a thickness of 10-20 μm, a porosity less than 1%, and an average roughness of 1 μm are achievable. Paper includes a German-language abstract.