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Real-time toxic metals monitor device and method

  • US 5,481,181 A
  • Filed: 08/01/1994
  • Issued: 01/02/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for monitoring the concentration of toxic metals in workplace air, comprising a monitor cell comprising a base and a removable assembly, wherein(a) said removable assembly comprises (1) a flat, electrically insulating substrate having a first surface, (2) an electrolyte cell having an anode and a cathode disposed on said first surface, said anode and cathode spaced apart to define a controlled volume for holding a quantity of an electrolyte, and (3) means for applying a controlled electrical potential to said cathode of said electrolyte cell;

  • and(b) said base comprises (1) an air inlet portion for sampling air, (2) an air outlet portion connected to an air sampling pump, (3) a channel connecting said air inlet and said air outlet and adapted to introduce said air to said electrolyte, (4) a reservoir for storing said electrolyte for said electrolyte cell, (5) wick means for supplying said electrolyte from said reservoir to said electrolyte cell and (6) wick means for providing contact between said air and said electrolyte in said channel whereby said toxic metals dissolve in said electrolyte.

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