Hexavalent chromium monitor

Details Hexavalent chromium monitor Hexavalent chromium monitor

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Porta, David (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Ultraviolet light responsive means

C250S372000, C250S336100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06878943

ABSTRACT:
A monitor is provided for use in measuring the concentration of hexavalent chromium in a liquid, such as water. The monitor includes a sample cell, a light source, and a photodetector. The sample cell is in the form of a liquid-core waveguide, the sample cell defining an interior core and acting as a receiver for the liquid to be analyzed, the interior surface of the sample cell having a refractive index of less than 1.33. The light source is in communication with a first end of the sample cell for emitting radiation having a wavelength of about and between 350 to 390 nm into the interior core of the waveguide. The photodetector is in communication with a second end of the waveguide for measuring the absorption of the radiation emitted by the light source by the liquid in the sample cell. The monitor may also include a processor electronically coupled to the photodetector for receipt of an absorption signal to determine the concentration of hexavalent chromium in the liquid.

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