Title: Miniaturized pulsed discharge ionization detector, non-radioactive ionization sources, and methods thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to pulsed discharge ionization detectors (PDIDs) and non-radioactive ionization sources, including miniaturized forms thereof. In some examples, the PDID includes annular electrodes, where each electrode is disposed between annular insulators. Also provided herein are methods of making and using such PDIDs, such as for detecting one or more volatile organic compounds, as well as non-radioactive ionization sources.

Inventors:

Manginell, Ronald P.; Moorman, Matthew W.; Pfeifer, Kent B.

Issue Date:

2019-02-05

Research Org.:

Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1502435

Patent Number(s):

10,197,532

Application Number:

14/992,855

Assignee:

National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)

DOE Contract Number:  

AC04-94AL85000

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 2016 Jan 11

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

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