Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Employing internal battery action during coating
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
King, Roy (Department: 1742)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Employing internal battery action during coating
C205S229000, C205S230000, C205S231000, C205S333000, C205S543000, C205S704000
Reexamination Certificate
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06863792
ABSTRACT:
A conductive oxide solid formed through an electrochemical process. The resulting solid predominantly contains oxides of the highest oxidation state. Additionally, the solid can be thick, uniform, stable across a wide range of acidity and temperature, fully hydrated, and conductive with a very low redox potential. A preferred embodiment is an iridium solid formed at high temperature in molten carbonate, said solid containing intercalated lithium. The solid has application as an electrode with reduced drift. An electrochemical acidity sensor is disclosed which pairs an electrode bearing the solid with a reference electrode. Additionally, sensor apparatuses for measuring carbon dioxide and other materials as well as methods for measuring materials using an embedded acidity sensor are disclosed.
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Madou Marc J.
Yao Sheng
King Roy
Leader William T.
Standley Law Group LLP
The Ohio State University
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