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Extended range chemical sensing apparatus

US5279795A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 1993
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for sensing chemicals over extended range of concentrations. In particular, first and second sensors each having separate, but overlapping ranges for sensing concentrations of hydrogen are provided. Preferably, the first sensor is a MOS solid state device wherein the metal electrode or gate is a nickel alloy. The second sensor is a chemiresistor comprising a nickel alloy.

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