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Detector tube

US4022578A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1976
Grant dateMay 10, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 5, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N31/224
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A detector tube for detecting halogenated hydrocarbon compounds, preferably including first and second layers wherein the first layer comprises a carrier impregnated with hexavalent chromium and sulfuric acid to which is added an activator selected from the group consisting of 3-, 4-, and 5-valent compounds of nitrogen, 5- and 7-valent compounds of iodine and compounds of 4- and 6-valent selenium. A second layer for indicating the presence of a halogen or reaction product compound comprises a support material impregnated with a benzidine derivative, which may be positioned in a first tube with the first layer or in a second tube adapted for connection during detection with a first tube.

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