Chemiluminescence Chemical Detection of Vapors and Device.

Abstract

A solid phase chemical sensor includes a polymer film which has a chemiluminescent reagent immobilized therein. The polymer film and chemiluminescent reagent are chosen to significantly enhance the selectivity of the sensor to the analyte in the gaseous phase to which the sensor is exposed. The sensor is then positioned so that, when exposed to the gaseous mixture, any chemiluminescence generated will be detected by a photomultiplier tube or other photoelectric device, such as a photodiode. The sensor is particularly useful in the detection of O2, N2H4, SO2, NO2, and halogenated hydrocarbons. jg p40

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 10, 1995
Accession Number
ADD017803

Entities

People

  • Gregory E. Collins
  • Susan L. Rose-Pehrsson

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Detectors
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Films
  • Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Molecules
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Optical Detectors
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Photomultiplier Tubes
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy