Method and apparatus for sensing hydrogen gas
US7762121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/127
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hydrogen sensor and/or switch fabricated from an array of nanowires or a nanoparticle thick film composed of metal or metal alloys. The sensor and/or switch demonstrates a wide operating temperature range and shortened response time due to fabrication materials and methods. The nanowires or nanoparticle thick films demonstrate an increase in conductivity in the presence of hydrogen.
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