Characterization and fabrication of LSCF tapes

In this work the manufacture of commercial La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-δ (LSCF) by aqueous colloidal processing is presented. The surface behavior of LSCF as a function of pH and the effect of a polyelectrolyte (Duramax D3005) on the stability are studied using measurements of zeta potential. Concentrated suspensions were prepared to solid content as high as 35 vol.%. The best dispersing conditions were determined by means of rheological measurements for obtaining stable and fluid slurry for tape casting technique. Different relative densities of the tapes were obtained at different temperatures. The LSCF tapes are good candidates for using as gas separation membrane or cathode for SOFC.