Spectracarb 2050A | Graphitized Carbon Fiber GDL Sheets
Harmonization Code : 6815.11.00.00 | Articles of stone or of other mineral substances, not elsewhere specified or included; Non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon; Carbon fibres and articles of carbon fibres


Main features
- Spectracarb 2050A - Multiple grades
- Gas Diffusion Layer Sheets
- Discontinued Q4 2020
Product Description
Spectracarb™ product line has been discontinued since 2020.
CAPLINQ has developed LINQCELL™ Carbon Fiber Paper GDL a better and more cost-effective alternative
Spectracarb™ 2050A Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) sheets are sometimes called porous carbon gas diffusion layer. They are porous graphitized resin-bonded carbon fiber papers and multi-ply panels specifically designed for use in PEM, DMFC and PAFC fuel cells, Electrolyzers, Humidifiers and Other Electrochemical Devices.
Spectracarb 2050A Series Porous Graphitized Sheets and Panel
Spectracarb™ 2050A Porous Carbon Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) sheets are porous graphitized resin-bonded carbon fiber papers and multi-ply panels specifically designed for use in PEM, DMFC and PAFC fuel cells, Electrolyzers, Humidifiers, and Other Electrochemical Devices
These products are optimized for the following properties:
- Electrical Conductivity
- Mechanical Strength and Durability
- Gas/Air Permeability
- Water Management
Spectracarb GDLs are produced in the USA and are available in a wide range of standard and custom grades, densities, sizes and materials for fuel cells, electrolyzers, humidifiers, specialty batteries and other electrochemical applications.
Advantages of EFT Fibers' Spectracarb Series GDLs
Spectracarb GDL has a specific technology focus:
- Widest Range of Production Grades Available
- Lower Cost Products
- Small / Specialty Orders Accepted
- Experimental & Developmental Formulations (Laboratory /Pilot Scale)
- Contract Research /Joint Development Programs for Special Requirements
- Established 22-Year Manufacturing History (Spectracorp Founded 1991)
Spectracarb GDL 2050 Series Sizes, Thicknesses, and Densities
The Spectracarb 2050 Series GDL sheet sizes are 55 x 55 cm. Custom sizes, machined discs, and other customer-defined sizes and shapes, as well as channels and surface grinding, are available upon request for large quantities.
Packaging
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Additional Information
Spectracarb product line has been discontinued since 2020.
CAPLINQ has developed LINQCELL a better and more cost-effective alternative
| Product | Thickness | Thickness (mm) | Density (g/cm3) | Basis weight (g/m2) | Through-Plane Resistance (mΩcm2) | Through-Plane Resistivity (mΩcm) | Voltage Loss (mV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINQCELL GDP 180 | 0.007" | 0.18 | - | 50 | 7 | - | - |
| LINQCELL GDP 210 | 0.008" | 0.21 | - | 51 | 10 | - | 14 |
| LINQCELL GDP 240 | 0.009" | 0.24 | - | 90 | 15 | - | - |
| LINQCELL GDP 340 | 0.013" | 0.34 | - | 90 | 10 | - | - |
| LINQCELL GDL 1500 | 0.059" | 1.5 | 0.60 | 858 | 13.32 | 90.6 | 24.3 |
| LINQCELL GDL 1500B | 0.059" | 1.5 | 0.60 | 670 | 21 | 140 | 39 |
| LINQCELL GDL 1850 | 0.072" | 1.85 | 0.85 | 1562 | 13.18 | 70.5 | 25.5 |
| LINQCELL GDL 2900 | 0.011" | 2.9 | 0.60 | 1734 | 24.57 | 87.7 | 27.6 |
All values are indicative and subject to tolerance
| Product | Thickness | Thickness (mm) | Density | Required Loading for 12.5% ± 0.5% Strain | Through-Plane Resistivity | Standard size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectracarb 0850 | .0075" ±.001" |
0.19 ±0.02 | 0.5 g/cm³ ± 0.075 |
100 lbf/in² ± 50 |
100 mOhm-cm @175 lbf/in² | 16 x 16" |
| Spectracarb 1050 | .011" ±.001" | 0.28 ±0.02 | 0.5 g/cm³ ± 0.075 | 100 lbf/in² ± 50 | 100 mOhm-cm @175 lbf/in² | 16 x 16" |
| Spectracarb 1550 | .0145" ±.001" | 0.37 ±0.02 | 0.5 g/cm³ ± 0.075 | 100 lbf/in² ± 50 | 100 mOhm-cm @175 lbf/in² | 16 x 16" |
| Spectracarb 6060 | .06" ±.005" | 1.5 ±0.12 | 0.6 g/cm³ ± 0.075 | 300 lbf/in² ± 100 | 100 mOhm-cm @175 lbf/in² | 22 x 22" |
| Spectracarb 7090 | .064" ±.003" | 1.6 ±0.07 | 0.775 g/cm³ ± 0.075 | 400 lbf/in² ± 150 | 100 mOhm-cm @175 lbf/in² | 22 x 22" |
| Spectracarb 7090XT | .084" ±.003" | 2.1 ±0.07 | 0.775 g/cm³ ± 0.075 | 400 lbf/in² ± 150 | 100 mOhm-cm @175 lbf/in² | 22 x 22" |
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