Device for aqueous detection of nitro-aromatic compounds
Patent
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OSTI ID:5042653
This invention relates to a compact and portable detection apparatus for nitro-aromatic based chemical compounds, such as nitrotoluenes, dinitrotoluenes, and trinitrotoluene (TNT). The apparatus is based upon the use of fiber optics using filtered light. The preferred process of the invention relies upon a reflective chemical sensor and optical and electronic components to monitor a decrease in fluorescence when the nitro-aromatic molecules in aqueous solution combine and react with a fluorescent polycyclic aromatic compound. 4 figures.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-76ID01570
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5306642; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-993552
- OSTI ID:
- 5042653
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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