Method and apparatus for sensing hydrogen gas

Details Method and apparatus for sensing hydrogen gas Method and apparatus for sensing hydrogen gas

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Gas analysis

Gas of combustion

C073S031050, C073S031060

Reexamination Certificate

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10854420

ABSTRACT:
A hydrogen sensor and/or switch fabricated from an array of nanowires or a nanoparticle thick film composed of metal or metal alloys. The sensor and/or switch demonstrates a wide operating temperature range and shortened response time due to fabrication materials and methods. The nanowires or nanoparticle thick films demonstrate an increase in conductivity in the presence of hydrogen.

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