Electrochemical micro sensor
First Claim
1. A solid electrochemical sensor which operates at temperatures below 300°
- C. for generating an electrical signal in response to contact with a pre-determined species present in a fluid material comprising;
a substrate having at least one surface,a solid electrolytic medium having sufficient ionic conductivity at temperatures below 100°
C. to sustain an ionic current flow and having first and second surfaces, said first surface of said medium being in contact with and adhering to said at least one surface of said substrate,a working electrode means in contact with and adhering to said second surface of said medium,an electrical power source connected for biasing said working electrode means at a potential at which said species will be consumed at said working electrode means, anda counter electrode means in contact with and adhering to said second surface of said medium and being connected to said power source for completing a circuit in which a current is capable of flowing through both of said electrode means as a result of the electrochemical reaction occurring at said first working electrode means.
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Abstract
A micro-amperometric electrochemical sensor for detecting the presence of a pre-determined species in a fluid material is disclosed. The sensor includes a smooth substrate having a thin coating of solid electrolytic material deposited thereon. The working and counter electrodes are deposited on the surface of the solid electrolytic material and adhere thereto. Electrical leads connect the working and counter electrodes to a potential source and an apparatus for measuring the change in an electrical signal caused by the electrochemical oxidation or reduction of the species. Alternatively, the sensor may be fabricated in a sandwich structure and also may be cylindrical, spherical or other shapes.
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1. A solid electrochemical sensor which operates at temperatures below 300°
- C. for generating an electrical signal in response to contact with a pre-determined species present in a fluid material comprising;
a substrate having at least one surface, a solid electrolytic medium having sufficient ionic conductivity at temperatures below 100°
C. to sustain an ionic current flow and having first and second surfaces, said first surface of said medium being in contact with and adhering to said at least one surface of said substrate,a working electrode means in contact with and adhering to said second surface of said medium, an electrical power source connected for biasing said working electrode means at a potential at which said species will be consumed at said working electrode means, and a counter electrode means in contact with and adhering to said second surface of said medium and being connected to said power source for completing a circuit in which a current is capable of flowing through both of said electrode means as a result of the electrochemical reaction occurring at said first working electrode means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- C. for generating an electrical signal in response to contact with a pre-determined species present in a fluid material comprising;
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11. A solid electrochemical sensor for generating an electrical signal in response to contact with a pre-determined species present in a fluid material comprising
a substrate comprising an insulating material and having at least one surface, a first layer of solid electrolytic medium having first and second surfaces, said first surface of said first layer of said medium being in contact with and adhering to said at least one surface of said substrate, a counter electrode means in contact with and adhering to said second surface of said first layer of electrolytic medium, a second layer of a solid electrolytic medium having first and second surfaces, said first surface of said second layer of said medium being in contact with and adhering to said counter electrode means, a working electrode means in contact with and adhering to said second surface of said second layer of electrolytic medium, an electrical power source connected for biasing said working electrode means at a potential at which said species will be consumed at said working electrode means, and means for connecting said counter electrode means to said power source for completing a circuit in which a current is capable of flowing through both of said electrode means as a result of the electrochemical reaction occurring at said working electrode means.
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