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Metal/metal oxide sensor apparatus and methods regarding same

  • US 20020180609A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2002
  • Published: 12/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for use in providing an electrochemical pH sensing apparatus, the method comprising:

  • providing an electrically conductive electrode element, wherein the conductive electrode element comprises a surface, wherein at least the surface of the conductive electrode element comprises titanium (Ti); and

    oxidizing at least a portion of the surface of the conductive electrode element resulting in the formation of a discontinuous titanium oxide (TiOx) layer, wherein oxidizing the at least a portion of the surface of the conductive electrode element comprises thermally treating the at least a portion of the surface of the conductive electrode element in the presence of at least one oxygen containing media.

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