Electricity: measuring and testing – Using ionization effects – For analysis of gas – vapor – or particles of matter
Patent
1996-09-03
1998-04-14
Karlsen, Ernest F.
Electricity: measuring and testing
Using ionization effects
For analysis of gas, vapor, or particles of matter
324468, 324470, 250382, 250389, G01N 2764
Patent
active
057396990
ABSTRACT:
Electron capture detector for use with an effluent stream from a gas chromatograph includes an electron source means and an adjacent ionization chamber in which electron capture takes place. The active region of the ionization chamber is disposed to receive free electrons and a flow of purge gas. The detector has an inlet port for receiving a sample gas as well as an outlet port for exhausting the sample gas and the purge gas. A collector electrode in the detection chamber is biased so as to collect the free electrons in the absence of electrophilic substance. Electrophilic substances in the detector will reduce the flow of electrons to the collector and generate an ionic current. An insulative member in the form of a flow guide may be located at the portion of the anode so as to permit pulsing of free electrons to the anode but substantially block the ionic current, i.e., to discriminate between the free electrons and the ionic current. The addition of a fluid stream of purge fluid also provides a path for diverting the fluid mixture from the anode. The flow guide is configured to direct such fluid stream over the exposed portion of the anode, thus creating a fluid barrier to the anode contamination.
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Dudley Mark Z.
Hewlett--Packard Company
Karlsen Ernest F.
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