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Title: Gas Phase Chemical Detection with an Integrated Chemical Analysis System

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OSTI ID:9015

Microfabrication technology has been applied to the development of a miniature, multi-channel gas phase chemical laboratory that provides fast response, small size, and enhanced versatility and chemical discrimination. Each analysis channel includes a sample concentrator followed by a gas chromatographic separator and a chemically selective surface acoustic wave detector array to achieve high sensitivity and selectivity. The performance of the components, individually and collectively, is described. The design and performance of novel micromachined acoustic wave devices, with the potential for improved chemical sensitivity, are also described.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
9015
Report Number(s):
SAND99-1810C; TRN: AH200122%%133
Resource Relation:
Conference: IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium, Besancon (FR), 04/13/1999--04/16/1999; Other Information: PBD: 8 Jul 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English