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US4525266A
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Electrochemical gas sensor
Assignee: ENVIROMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP Inc
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Filing: 1983-10-13
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Granted: 1985-06-25
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Expires: 2003-10-13
Abstract
Abstract An electrochemical gas detection cell, particularly suitable for detecting H2S, includes an electrochemical gas sensor which has a reference electrode, a sensing electrode and a counter electrode. The counter electrode is composed of carbon. The sensing electrode is composed of either gold or platinum and the reference electrode is composed of platinum. Circuitry is provided to supply voltage to the electrodes, the sensing electrode bias can be held below 300 mv., with respect to the reference electrode. The agent H2S can be readily detected when the bias is about 250 mv. The cell is associated with signal processing circuitry which produce audible and visual outputs. A nonaqueous electrolyte is provided. The electrolyte may be composed of either propylene carbonate or n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and one of conductive compatible salts, such as tetrabutyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Schmidt
- 👤 Donald N. Campbell
- 👤 Sandra B. Clay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/403; G01N27/404; G01N27/4045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An electrochemical gas sensor comprising a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode, said counter electrode being made of carbon, said sensing electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode are spaced apart, and a nonaqueous electrolyte in contact with said electrodes and in the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode, said electrolyte including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
An electrochemical gas sensor comprising a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode, said counter electrode being made of carbon, said sensing electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode are spaced apart, and a nonaqueous electrolyte in contact with said electrodes and in the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode, said electrolyte including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrochemical gas sensor according to claim 1, wherein said reference electrode and said sensing electrode are each of platinum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrochemical gas sensor according to claim 1, including an electrode carrier, said counter electrode being composed of a composite formed of graphite and polytetrafluoroethylene on said carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrochemical gas sensor of claim 1 wherein said conductive salt includes tetrabutyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
An electrochemical gas detection cell comprising: a gas sensor having a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode spaced apart from each other, said counter electrode being made of carbon; means for supplying an electrolyte to the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode; and filter means positioned between said sensing electrode and a gaseous ambient for reducing response to interferents, said electrolyte being nonaqueous and including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
An electrochemical gas detection cell comprising: a gas sensor having a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode spaced apart from each other, said counter electrode being made of carbon; means for supplying an electrolyte to the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode; and filter means positioned between said sensing electrode and a gaseous ambient for reducing response to interferents, said electrolyte being nonaqueous and including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrochemical gas detection cell according to claim 5, wherein said reference electrode and said sensing electrode are each of platinum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrochemical gas detection cell according to claim 5, including an electrode carrier, said counter electrode being composed of a composite formed of graphite and polytetrafluoroethylene on said carrier.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrochemical gas detection cell according to claim 5, wherein said conductive salt includes tetrabutyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
116 words
A system for detecting gas, including a gas sensing cell including a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode spaced apart from each other, said counter electrode being made of carbon; means for supplying an electrolyte to the space between said sensing electrode and each of said reference electrode and said counter electrode; circuit means for maintaining the voltage of said sensing electrode with respect to said reference electrode in a range below 300 mv.; and means responsive to an output from said cell to provide at least one indication of concentration of a gas in an ambient to be monitored, said electrolyte being nonaqueous and including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
116 words
A system for detecting gas, including a gas sensing cell including a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode spaced apart from each other, said counter electrode being made of carbon; means for supplying an electrolyte to the space between said sensing electrode and each of said reference electrode and said counter electrode; circuit means for maintaining the voltage of said sensing electrode with respect to said reference electrode in a range below 300 mv.; and means responsive to an output from said cell to provide at least one indication of concentration of a gas in an ambient to be monitored, said electrolyte being nonaqueous and including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 9, wherein said circuit means includes means for maintaining the voltage of said sensing electrode with respect to said reference electrode at about 250 mv.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system according to claim 9 wherein said conductive salt includes tetrabutyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electrochemical gas sensor comprising a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode, said sensing electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode are spaced apart, and a nonaqueous electrolyte in contact with said electrodes and in the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode, said electrolyte including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electrochemical gas sensor comprising a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode, said sensing electrode, reference electrode and counter electrode are spaced apart, and a nonaqueous electrolyte in contact with said electrodes and in the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode, said electrolyte including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrochemical gas sensor of claim 12 wherein said conductive salt includes tetrabutyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
59 words
An electrochemical gas detection cell comprising: a gas sensor having a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode spaced apart from each other; and means for supplying a nonaqueous electrolyte to the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode; said electrolyte including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
59 words
An electrochemical gas detection cell comprising: a gas sensor having a sensing electrode, a reference electrode and a counter electrode spaced apart from each other; and means for supplying a nonaqueous electrolyte to the space between said sensing electrode and each of said counter electrode and said reference electrode; said electrolyte including n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and at least one conductive salt.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrochemical gas detection cell according to claim 14, wherein said conductive salt includes tetrabutyl ammonium tetrafluoroborate.
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