A fuel cell stack comprises membrane electrode assemblies (3) in which
gas
diffusion electrodes (2a,2b) are arranged on both sides
of an ion exchange membrane (1) and a reactant gas supply separators (5)
interposed between the membrane electrode assemblies (3). The reactant gas
supply separators (5) each has a first surface having first reactant gas
supply grooves (9a) for supplying first reactant gas, a second surface
having second reactant gas supply grooves (9b) for supplying an second
reactant gas, and water supply means for supplying water to the first reactant
gas supply grooves (9a). The water supply means has a water supply
grooves (15) for introducing water from a water supply manifold (14)
disposed on the second surface, communication holes (16) for communication
of the second surface with the first surface, and a buffer section (17)
having a porous body (20) for uniformly distributing water from the water
supply grooves (15) to the communication holes (16). The porous body
(20) extends along the second surface. The water flows in the porous body
(20) along the second surface. Thus, water can be supplied uniformly to
the first reactant gas supply grooves (9a) of each of the reactant
gas supply separators (5).