Sulfur Dioxide Detector.

Abstract

A composition is provided for detecting the presence of sulfur dioxide by changing color. One type of composition is prepared by mixing a small amount of finely ground potassium permanganate with finely powdered activated silica gel to produce a lilac colored material which will turn white in the presence of sulfur dioxide. Another type of composition is prepared by soaking silica gel in an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate to produce an amber colored material which will turn white in the presence of sulfur dioxide. Both types of detecting material can be combined with silicone rubber and molded into various shapes. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 1980
Accession Number
ADD007172

Entities

People

  • Harvard C. Huber
  • J. Andre Amy

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Dioxides
  • Gels
  • Materials
  • Mixing
  • Potassium
  • Potassium Permanganate
  • Silica Gels
  • Silicon Dioxide

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.