The use of hydrogen produced by water as energy vector can be one of the solutions to prevent emissions of pollutants because it is a clean and renewable energy. To produce hydrogen through a proton exchange membrane electrolytic cell (PEMEC) is an advantageous alternative, because the membrane as a solid structure ensures a higher electrical current density compared to conventional alkaline electrolysis, among other advantages, such as a relative ease of maintenance. The studies in this work started from the configuration of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), however, both cell types require different materials and catalysts. Tests revealed that graphite bipolar plates cannot be used in PEMEC, either nickel coated graphite due to heavy corrosion in the anodic region. Electrolysis by a PEMEC is possible, however, the choice of materials for the anode region defines the reliability of the method. The 3XX series stainless steel showed the best results with commercial production levels from 75 to 85 mL.cm-2 .min-1 H 2 at room temperature, with a potential of-1.9 V. Experiments were made in PEMEC steel AISI 310 which showed good performance to produce H 2 , but as the corrosion occurred, the process become inadequate after 6 hours of operation. Analysis by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in this PEMEC with bipolar steel plates was made to study the increase of the cell components resistances along a sequence of events in a process of anode corrosion.