Horizon DIY Fuel Cell Science Educational Kit

Horizon DIY Fuel Cell Science educational kit - H2GP EXPLORER (XPR)

Horizon's DIY Fuel Cell Science kit lets you explore energy using electricity generated from hydrogen. The kit includes everything you need to split water and use the hydrogen to generate electricity. What you power with that electricity is up to you. Use our included activity guide or create your own ideas. Organise your own DIY run with this complete pack and discover how to shape the future of energy through innovation and creativity.

Students are tasked with designing and building a hydrogen-powered car. They will start by sketching their ideas on paper, then find materials strong enough to hold the components of the fuel cell system, but light enough to allow the car to travel as far as possible. Finally, they will build their prototype and test it in a race to see which design can cover the longest distance.

• STEM in a creative and open way
• All-in-one electrolyser and fuel cell
• Activity guide included
• Suitable for 24-36 students
• Free online curriculum resources
• H2GP XPR RACE educational programme

Specifications of the DIY Fuel Cell Science Kit - H2GP EXPLORER (XPR) by Horizon

Concepts Covered :

• Chemistry: Electrolysis, Energy, Hydrogen Generation, Reaction Rate, Reaction Efficiency, Reactions, Redox Reactions
• Physics: Classical Mechanics, Efficiency, Electrical Circuits, Energy, Ohm's Law, Power (Electrical)
• Earth Sciences: Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Human Impact

Materials supplied :

• 12 reversible fuel cells (transparent or blue)
• 12 sets of silicone tubes
• 24 x 5ml syringes and 24 x 20ml syringes for storing hydrogen and oxygen
• 12 LEDs with bare PCB
• 12 sets of crocodile/banana wires
• 12 sets of red and black pins
• 12 battery packs
• 12 motors (0.6 V input required)
• 12 gearboxes
• 24 pressure relief valves
• 24 plastic clamps
• 12 bags to protect the fuel cells
• 1 blue box

Horizon's DIY Fuel Cell Science kit is a valuable resource for teachers and students to explore the future of energy with fuel cells and hydrogen. This complete kit offers an engaging, hands-on experience that inspires creativity and innovation while teaching the fundamentals of chemistry, physics and earth science.