摘要 |
<p>4159-776 Apparatus and method for an electrochemical sensor for detecting a toxic gas, for example, carbon monoxide, in a gelled aprotic organic nonaqueous electrolyte solution are disclosed. The electrolyte solution contains LiClO4, polyethylene oxide gelling agent and .gamma.-butyrolactone or propylene carbonate solvent. The electrochemical sensor comprises (a) noble metal electrodes including a sensing electrode, a platinum counter electrode and an Ag/Ag+ reference electrode, (b) the electrolyte solution, and (c) adjustable potential electrical source means.</p> |