Multi-functional and NO.sub.x sensor for combustion systems

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1997-02-28

2000-04-18

Tung, T.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrolytic

204412, 204415, 204426, 205781, G01N 27407

Patent

active

060511230

ABSTRACT:
A gas sensor is provided, having an electrolyte membrane, a sensing electrode, a counter electrode, a diffusion barrier for controlling access of gases to the sensing electrode, and in situ means for removing molecular oxygen from the gases to which the sensing electrode is being exposed.

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