AEM Electrolysis Research Cell / Short Stack – HXS-0

  • Research platform: 1–25 cm² active area; single cell to 20-cell short stack
  • Configuration: single-serpentine standard; custom flow field available
  • MEA scope: excluded as standard; HXP-an, HXP-ca and membrane set available on request
  • Operating envelope: up to 80 °C at atmospheric pressure
  • Measured reference: 2.00 V at 6.6 A/cm² (4 cm², HXP-an, 1 M KOH, 80 °C)
  • Hardware: SUS316L end plates, nickel-based bipolar plates and PTFE gaskets
  • Connections: 1/4-inch double-ferrule

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HXS-0 — one research platform, from 1 cm² screening to a 20-cell short stack

Built to keep the hardware disciplined while the experiment changes.

HXS-0 is a made-to-order AEM water electrolysis cell for electrode, membrane and MEA development. Select the active area with the gasket window, fix the flow field for the test objective and configure anything from a single cell to a 20-cell short stack.

1–25 cm²
Selectable active area
Defined by the gasket window
1–20 cells
Single-cell to short-stack configuration
Up to 80 °C
Atmospheric operating envelope
6.6 A/cm² at 2.00 V
Measured 4 cm² reference point

01 — Configure the experiment before the hardware is built

Active area Choose 1–25 cm² through the gasket opening.
Cell count Specify a single cell or a short stack of up to 20 cells.
Flow field Single-serpentine is standard; a custom flow field can be reviewed for the test objective.

02 — A clear MEA and supply boundary

Standard supply Reusable HXS-0 test-cell hardware. The MEA is not included as standard.
Available on request An MEA set using HXP-an, HXP-ca and a membrane, or an interface reviewed for a third-party MEA.
Electrolyte architecture Anode-side electrolyte circulation with a dry cathode.

03 — Measured evidence, not an illustrative curve

Measured i-V point 2.00 V at 6.6 A/cm².
Test configuration 4 cm² active area · HXP-an · 1 M KOH · 80 °C.
Interpretation This is a measured cell result under the stated configuration, not a guaranteed result for every MEA or build.

04 — Engineering envelope

Materials SUS316L end plates · nickel-based bipolar plates · PTFE gaskets
Fluid connections 1/4" double-ferrule
Main fastening M6 · 5 N·m ×2, then 7 N·m ×2 in a cross pattern
Electrode terminals M4 · 1.5–2.0 N·m
Size / weight 114 × 85.6 × 136 mm / 4 kg for the 25 cm² build

05 — Where HXS-0 fits best

  • Electrode and membrane screening under a common cell geometry
  • MEA comparison before moving into a reusable stack
  • Custom flow-field and fluid-interface studies
  • Single-cell repeat testing and short-stack scale-up

06 — Build the RFQ around the experiment

For a useful technical and commercial response, include:

  • Active area, cell count and target flow field
  • MEA components, dimensions and compression concept
  • Electrolyte, temperature, pressure and current range
  • Fluid ports, instrumentation and electrical interfaces
  • Quantity, documentation package and required schedule

Start with the test objective. HydroXpand will map it to the active area, stack length and interface configuration before quotation.

Data note: performance depends on the complete MEA, compression, flow field and operating conditions. Request the Rev05 data sheet and the applicable test protocol.

HydroXpand Inc.

HydroXpand Inc. is a South Korean deep-tech company that develops and manufactures Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis (AEMWE) electrodes, cells, stacks, and integrated systems. Founded in 2023 by three KAIST PhDs, we work across catalysts, electrodes, stack architecture, balance-of-plant, and control software to reduce both upfront and lifecycle costs for clean hydrogen production.

Our current portfolio includes iridium-free anodes, low-PGM cathodes, single-cell and short-stack hardware, the HXS-2 2 kW stack, and the HXB-V1 2 kW integrated system. The HXS-30 30 kW pilot stack is under development and validation. HydroXpand products have been supplied to more than 50 customers across 10 countries, and our technology portfolio includes nine patents. The HXB-V1 is supported by a CE Declaration of Conformity.

Our stack architecture is designed so that the durable hardware can be reused while the MEA is replaced, reducing maintenance cost and material waste. Customers can start with laboratory or pilot-scale equipment today and expand through a modular development roadmap toward larger industrial systems.

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