Nafion membranes

  • High proton conductivity for efficient energy conversion
  • Excellent chemical and thermal stability
  • Wide range of thicknesses for tailored performance
  • Mechanical durability under hydrated operating conditions
  • Available in sheet or roll formats with customization options
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PFSA membranes are high-performance perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA)/PTFE films widely used in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, water electrolyzers, and other electrochemical applications. These membranes provide excellent proton conductivity, chemical resistance, and mechanical durability, making them ideal for both research and industrial use. Their ion-selective properties allow efficient cation transport while maintaining strength and stability under demanding conditions. Membranes are available in standard sizes of 10 × 10 cm and 30 × 30 cm, with custom dimensions available upon request to suit specific application needs.

Property N-112 NE-1135 N-115 N-117 NE-1110
Thickness (µm) 51 89 127 183 254
Basis Weight (g/m²) 100 190 250 360 500
Tensile Modulus (MPa, 50% RH, 23°C) 249 249 249 249 249
Tensile Modulus (MPa, water-soaked, 23°C) 114 114 114 114 114
Tensile Modulus (MPa, water-soaked, 100°C) 64 64 64 64 64
Tensile Strength (MPa, 50% RH, 23°C) 43 (MD), 32 (TD) 43 (MD), 32 (TD) 43 (MD), 32 (TD) 43 (MD), 32 (TD) 43 (MD), 32 (TD)
Tensile Strength (MPa, water-soaked, 23°C) 34 (MD), 26 (TD) 34 (MD), 26 (TD) 34 (MD), 26 (TD) 34 (MD), 26 (TD) 34 (MD), 26 (TD)
Tensile Strength (MPa, water-soaked, 100°C) 25 (MD), 24 (TD) 25 (MD), 24 (TD) 25 (MD), 24 (TD) 25 (MD), 24 (TD) 25 (MD), 24 (TD)
Elongation at Break (%) 225 (MD), 310 (TD) 225 (MD), 310 (TD) 225 (MD), 310 (TD) 225 (MD), 310 (TD) 225 (MD), 310 (TD)
Elongation at Break (water-soaked, 23°C) 200 (MD), 275 (TD) 200 (MD), 275 (TD) 200 (MD), 275 (TD) 200 (MD), 275 (TD) 200 (MD), 275 (TD)
Elongation at Break (water-soaked, 100°C) 180 (MD), 240 (TD) 180 (MD), 240 (TD) 180 (MD), 240 (TD) 180 (MD), 240 (TD) 180 (MD), 240 (TD)
Tear Resistance (g/mm, 23°C dry) 6000 6000 6000 6000 6000
Tear Resistance (g/mm, water-soaked, 23°C) 3500 3500 3500 3500 3500
Tear Resistance (g/mm, water-soaked, 100°C) 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Conductivity (S/cm, hydrated) 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.083
Acid Capacity (meq/g) 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89
Water Uptake (%) 38 38 38 38 38

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