The present invention relates to bipolar plate (1) as well as to a fuel
cell assembly (2). The bipolar plate comprises two outer surfaces (3a,
3b) which are electrically connected to one another, for the electrical
contacting, as well as the discharge and supply of gases and/or fluids to
the surfaces of the fuel cells which are adjacent to the outer surfaces.
The bipolar plate comprises a frame (7) open in the central region as
well as an inner part (3) arranged in the central reign, wherein the
frame and the inner part are elastically connected to one another.