Bacharach, Inc.

Carl A Marrese

Peter M Noble

Robert L Novack

David J D'Amico

John H Wolf

Andrew A Sicree

An electrochemical cell for use in gas detection includes a cell body having an electrolyte cavity and a separate sensor cavity. The sensor cavity holds stacked sensor elements including a counter electrode, electrolyte mat, reference electrode and sensing electrode. A wick draws the electrolyte from the electrolyte cavity to the electrolyte mat. The sensing electrode closes off the sensor cavity and seals the counter and reference electrodes therein. The only gas which contacts the counter and reference electrodes is that which passes through the sensing electrode or is generated by the counter electrode and becomes dissolved in the electrolyte.

Compact electrochemical cell for gas detection

Platinum black is electrochemically plated onto a conductive substrate, such as a platinum electrode, by positioning a counter electrode and the conductive substrate in a platinum(IV) ion plating solution. An electric current is passed through the counter electrode, substrate and plating solution for a predetermined period of time. The plating solution and conductive substrate are subjected to ultrasonic agitation while the plating is carried out. The plating solution preferably includes chloroplatinic acid and lead ion.

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Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Carl A Marrese