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Mixed semiconductor film device for monitoring gases

US4636767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1985
Grant dateJan 13, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/126
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of monitoring gases using electronic conductivity changes in ordd organic semiconductor films comprising an insulated substrate fabricated to an interdigital microelectrode and coated with a vapor sensitive semiconductor film. Variations in current flow caused by vapors interacting with the film are indicative of the vapor type.

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