Microsensor to measure or regulate the amount of chlorine and bromine in water
First Claim
1. An electrochemical microsensor device for measuring or regulating ions of at least one of chlorine and bromine comprising, a substrate supporting an arrangement of at least two electrodes, wherein one of the electrodes is an anode and one of the electrodes is a cathode, wherein the electrodes are formed using a thick film technique, wherein the anode and the cathode are disposed adjacent to each other, and one electrode is substantially nested within the other electrode, and wherein the anode is adapted for oxidation of ions of said at least one of chlorine and bromine.
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Abstract
A thick film electrochemical microsensor device for measuring or regulating chlorine and bromine in water, comprising a substrate to which is applied an optimum arrangement of at least two electrodes. The device is especially useful for measuring or regulating chlorine and bromine levels in swimming pool or spa water. A method of measuring or regulating ions of at least one of chlorine and bromine in water is also described, which comprises contacting the water with the microsensor of the present invention; measuring the current output of the microsensor; determining the level of at least one of chlorine and bromine indicated by the current output; and generating a signal.
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- 1. An electrochemical microsensor device for measuring or regulating ions of at least one of chlorine and bromine comprising, a substrate supporting an arrangement of at least two electrodes, wherein one of the electrodes is an anode and one of the electrodes is a cathode, wherein the electrodes are formed using a thick film technique, wherein the anode and the cathode are disposed adjacent to each other, and one electrode is substantially nested within the other electrode, and wherein the anode is adapted for oxidation of ions of said at least one of chlorine and bromine.
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