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Gas sensing behavior of porous ZnO varistors densified via rate controlled sintering

Conference ·
OSTI ID:462756
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  1. Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta, GA (United States)
A hydrogen gas sensor based on shift in breakdown voltage of a ZnO varistor was developed. Changes in rate controlled sintering schedules resulted in significant variations in microstructure. Microstructures showing more intergranular porosity and finer grain size demonstrated a comparatively more linear and broad response to H{sub 2} concentration. A mechanism for the shift in breakdown voltage based on adsorbed oxygen is suggested for this unique and potentially very useful sensor.
OSTI ID:
462756
Report Number(s):
CONF-960401--; ISBN 1-55899-334-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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