An electrolyte layer (121) and a hydrogen-permeable metal layer (122) are
fitted in a fitting portion (131) of a low thermal expansion member
(130), and a cathode electrode (110) is provided on the electrolyte layer
(121). Gas separators (100, 150) are provided such that a low thermal
expansion member (130) is held between the gas separators (100, 150).
Since the low thermal expansion member (130) is made of metal which has a
thermal expansion coefficient lower than that of the hydrogen-permeable
metal layer (122), thermal expansion of the hydrogen-permeable metal
layer (122) can be suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce
shear stress applied to an interface between the electrolyte layer (121)
and the hydrogen-permeable metal layer (122) due to the thermal
expansion. It is possible to suppress separation of the electrolyte layer
(121) from the hydrogen-permeable metal layer (122) and occurrence of a
crack in the electrolyte layer (121).