Embodiments of an electrically conductive fluid distribution plate are
provided, wherein the electrically conductive fluid distribution plate
comprises a plate body defining a set of fluid flow channels configured
to distribute flow of a fluid across at least one side of said plate, and
a coating adhered to the plate in an area of the plate including the
fluid flow channels defined by the plate body. The coating comprises
expanded graphite comprising less than about 0.01% by weight of
impurities. The coating also comprises less than about 10% by weight
expanded graphite plus carbon black, and about 70% to about 95% by wt.
binder, wherein the binder is comprised of a polymeric resin.