Platinum tip ECP sensor

Sensor Review

ISSN: 0260-2288

Article publication date: 1 September 2001

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Citation

Rigelsford, J. (2001), "Platinum tip ECP sensor", Sensor Review, Vol. 21 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2001.08721cad.023

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Platinum tip ECP sensor

Platinum tip ECP sensor

Applicant: General Electric CompanyPatent number: US6222307Publication date: 24 April 2001Title: Platinum tip ECP sensor and fabrication thereof

This invention relates to electrodes, especially platinum tip ECP sensors having improved sensor life, and methods for their fabrication. A method for fabricating an electrode having extended operating life comprising brazing a cap and adapter to an insulator composed of magnesium oxide-stabilized zirconia (MSZ), calcium oxide stabilized zirconia (CSZ) or yttrium oxide-stabilized zirconia (YSZ). Electrodes comprising insulators composed of CSZ, MSZ and/or YSZ are also described.

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