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Differential pH probe

US8366895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2006
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/4035
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A differential pH probe design uses a container having an outer surface and an inner volume, where the inner volume is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber. A first pH-sensitive area is located on the outer surface of the first chamber where the first pH-sensitive area is configured to be exposed to a sample. A second pH-sensitive area is located on the outer surface of the second chamber where the second pH-sensitive area is shielded from the sample and is exposed to a buffer solution. A first electrode is configured to detect a first voltage in the first chamber and a second electrode is configured to detect a second voltage in the second chamber. Circuitry is coupled to the first and second electrodes and configured to process the first voltage and the second voltage to determine a pH of the sample.

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