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Electrochemical Method And Sensor For The Detection Of Traces Of Explosives

  • US 20070163893A1
  • Filed: 11/20/2006
  • Published: 07/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An electrochemical method for assaying trace nitro-aromatic compounds, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing an electrolyte including a mixed solvent of water and an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of aprotonic solvents and organic dipolar solvents;

    (b) immersing a working electrode in said electrolyte, said working electrode having a surface including at least one element selected from the group of carbon and gold;

    (c) applying a varying potential to said working electrode; and

    (d) measuring an electrical current consequent to said varying potential, thereby providing measurement results indicative of a concentration of the nitro-aromatic compound.

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