Iterative Precise Conductivity Measurement with IDEs

Autor: Jaromír Hubálek
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Sensors, Vol 15, Iss 5, Pp 12080-12091 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8220
DOI: 10.3390/s150512080
Popis: The paper presents a new approach in the field of precise electrolytic conductivity measurements with planar thin- and thick-film electrodes. This novel measuring method was developed for measurement with comb-like electrodes called interdigitated electrodes (IDEs). Correction characteristics over a wide range of specific conductivities were determined from an interface impedance characterization of the thick-film IDEs. The local maximum of the capacitive part of the interface impedance is used for corrections to get linear responses. The measuring frequency was determined at a wide range of measured conductivity. An iteration mode of measurements was suggested to precisely measure the conductivity at the right frequency in order to achieve a highly accurate response. The method takes precise conductivity measurements in concentration ranges from 10−6 to 1 M without electrode cell replacement.
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