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Title: Multi-functional sensor system for molten salt technologies

Patent ·
OSTI ID:970606

The present invention relates to a multi-functional sensor system that simultaneously measures cathode and anode electrode potentials, dissolved ion (i.e. oxide) concentration, and temperatures in an electrochemical cell. One embodiment of the invented system generally comprises: a reference(saturated) electrode, a reference(sensing) electrode, and a data acquisition system. Thermocouples are built into the two reference electrodes to provide important temperature information.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
7,632,384
Application Number:
11/288,057
OSTI ID:
970606
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English