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Oxygen sensor and method for determining the oxygen activity in molten glass

US4313799A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1980
Grant dateFeb 2, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/411
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the measurement of oxygen activity in molten glass is disclosed. The apparatus or oxygen sensor is based upon an oxygen ion conducting solid electrolyte and solid electrodes. The sensor can be employed continuously during production in a glass melting furnace.

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