Electrochemical sensors and methods for their use
US5112456A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/4114
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electrochemical sensors are provided having improved sensitivity, stability and dirability. In accordance with preferred embodiments, such sensors comprise protective sheath means having at least one opening. Within the sheath and sealed thereto at the opening is a sensing body comprising metal oxide and an oxide from group IIA or IIB of the periodic table. Reference electrode means are also provided. Methods for monitoring the concentration of a species in a melt are also provided.
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