The present invention is directed to a fuel cell supply for a fuel cell
having an outer casing, a liner member containing methanol, and a valve
component comprising a valve body member and a slidable body member
disposed inside the valve body member. The slidable body member is
normally biased toward a valve seat surface to seal the valve component
and the slidable body member can be moved away from the valve seat
surface to open the valve component. The liner member, the valve body
member and the slidable body member are made from at least two different
materials and wherein at least one of the members compatible with
methanol. Hence, each component can be selected from material(s) that is
substantially optimal for its function in the fuel supply.