Electrochemical sensor

摘要

An electrochemical sensor having at least two electrodes, and a reservoir chamber containing electrolyte. The reservoir chamber is internally coated with a wicking material to spread the electrolyte evenly over the walls of the reservoir.

主权项

1. A method of preparing an electrochemical sensor comprising the steps of:
providing a sensor housing, said housing including an opening, an electrode stack disposed within the housing, at least two electrodes separated by an electrolyte-absorbent separator disposed between said at least two electrodes, and a reservoir for receiving and electrolyte and having an inner surface said reservoir being disposed adjacent the electrodes; preparing a colloidal dispersion of a wicking material; coating the inner surface of the reservoir with said colloidal dispersion; and drying said coating of said colloidal dispersion; wherein an electrolyte introduced into the reservoir is spread evenly over the inner surface of the reservoir.