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Photoionization detector ultraviolet lamp

US10739310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2016
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J61/025
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments relate generally to an ultraviolet lamp (100) for use with a photoionization detector comprising a sealed tube (102) configured to contain at least one gas; a coating (120) applied to the inner surface (110) of the sealed tube (102); and a crystal window (112) attached to the sealed tube (102), configured to allow transmittance of ultraviolet (UV) light generated within the sealed tube (102). Additional embodiments include a method of forming an ultraviolet lamp (100) for use with a photoionization detector, the method comprising applying at least one layer of a coating (120) onto an inner surface (110) of a sealed tube (102); sealing a crystal window (112) onto the sealed tube (102); filling the sealed tube (102) with at least one gas; sealing the sealed tube (102) containing the at least one gas; generating ultraviolet radiation using the at least one gas within the sealed tube (102); and directing the generated ultraviolet radiation through the crystal window (112) toward a sample gas in the photoionization detector.

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