Detection of SO2 at high temperature with electrically biased, solid-electrolyte sensing elements

D. L. West, F. C. Montgomery, T. R. Armstrong

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Abstract

Design and operation of sensing elements for the detection of sulfur dioxide (SO2) at high temperature (800-900°C) is described. The sensing elements consisted of three (two oxide and one Pt) electrodes on yttria-stabilized zirconia substrates. To operate the elements a constant current (usually on the order of 0.1 mA) was driven between two of the electrodes and the voltage between one of these electrodes and the third electrode was monitored and used as the sensing signal. In one example, 31 ppm SO2 caused an approximately 40% change in the element output, and 2 ppm of SO2 could be easily detected. The cross-sensitivity to several interferents such as NOx was evaluated and found to be relatively small in comparison to the SO2 response.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - Chemical Sensors 8
Subtitle of host publicationChemical (Gas, Ion, Bio) Sensors and Analytical Systems
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages301-307
Number of pages7
Edition11
ISBN (Print)9781566776578
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventChemical Sensors 8: Chemical (Gas, Ion, Bio) Sensors and Analytical Systems - 214th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: Oct 12 2008Oct 17 2008

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number11
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

ConferenceChemical Sensors 8: Chemical (Gas, Ion, Bio) Sensors and Analytical Systems - 214th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period10/12/0810/17/08

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