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Electron capture detector with thermionic emission electron source

US4304997A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1979
Grant dateDec 8, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N30/70
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electron capture detector in which a thermionic source such as a filament provides electrons for the reaction in a source chamber having a port that connects to a detection chamber having a collector. Guard gas is introduced into the source chamber and sample gas into the detection chamber, and an exhaust port is provided in the detection chamber.

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