ES-O₃-SW

• Calibrated, easy to use and maintain
• Fast response (<4.5 seconds), dissolved O₃ microsensor
• Direct measurements of dissolved O₃ for waste water monitoring and scientific research
• Extremely stable signal for accurate and reliable measurements
• Portable meter or online, continuous monitoring options

The amperometric O₃ micro-sensor has been developed for the in-situ determination of ozone containing aqueous solutions.

Therefore the sensor is suitable for direct measurements in coloured, turbid and solid containing solutions. Compared with all the other commercially available ozone sensors this amperometric ozone micro-sensor contains a redox catalyst and works with a very low analyte consumption, that streaming of the sensor membrane or stirring of the analyte is not necessary. And, an additional stirrer is not necessary for stationary measurements.

The second advantage of the micro-sensor compared to other ozone sensors is the very fast response time of the AMT ozone micro-sensor with T90% below 4.5 seconds compared with a minimum of approximately 80 to 120 seconds in the case of the conventional sensors.

The third advantage of the new microsensor is based on the micro-sensor technology itself. The signal stability of amperometric ozone micro-sensors is essential better.

 

the working principle of the O₃ sensor

Because of the partial pressure of gaseous ozone dissolved in the sample, the analyte is separated by permeation through the membrane. The membrane is only pervious for gases, so that liquids, ions and solids are not able to reach the inner electrolyte of the sensor.

The sensor contains inside an electrolyte with a redox catalyst (= redox mediator) and 3 electrodes. The electrode materials have been choosen and prepared very carefully to realize ideal electrochemical conditions.

At the electrodes a special polarization voltage is adjusted to realize a well-defined concentration ratio of the oxidized and of the reduced form of the redox catalyst. The time for the polarization, realized by means of the sensors integrated electronic device is approximately 5-10 minutes. If the ozone now passes the membrane, it reacts first chemically with the redox catalyst to form a reaction product followed by the electrochemically reduction of the reaction product at the working electrode. Caused by the polarization voltage the system is now endeavoured to adjust the former concentration ratio. This causes a current similar to the dissolved ozone amount of the sample. Besides, the current flow in the amperometric sensor leads to a rapid decrease of the analyte inside the sensor resulting in very fast response times also, if a rapid change from high to very low concentration levels is necessary.

All electrochemically working sensors have to be combined with a temperature measurement and the amperometric ozone sensor too. When ordering a multisensor measuring system for laboratory use or a complete submersible probe system, the temperature measurement and the temperature correction of the sensor signal is already included.

If measurements in a flow through system are required, special temperature sensors for the integration in AMT flow through cells are offered. When measuring in opened vessels or beakers in the laboratory, the customers has to realize the temperature measurement themselves.

If a calibrated sensor is ordered, the temperature correction is very easy by means of a factor or for more accurate measurements by means of a mathematical formula, delivered with the sensor.

 

whole system monitoring solutions

Edaphic Scientific is a one-stop shop for a whole system monitoring solution. We provide water quality monitoring systems for researchers and industry.

Our systems not only support dissolved gas sensors, but related sensors such as temperature, weather sensors, and many more.

At Edaphic Scientific we want to work with you from the start of your project through to its completion. We can provide:

• Assistance with project and experimental design

• Procurement of all monitoring equipment, including sensors, data loggers and data management software. Edaphic Scientific is a one-stop shop where we can source and find any necessary equipment for your project from our preferred suppliers or third party suppliers

• Installation and training

• On-going assistance with data interpretation and equipment maintenance

• Data correction and analysis, including statistical analysis with the R-package

• Report and publication preparation including tables, figures, graphs, and manuscript writing

 

advanced data collection and management solutions

Edaphic Scientific recognises the need for flexible and adaptable sensor and data logging solutions for experimental or environmental monitoring projects.

Data can be downloaded directly in the field from data loggers. A direct connection between the data loggers and your computer, via a USB cable, can be used for manual downloading of data.

Alternatively, data can be downloaded over the internet on your iPhone, iPad or desktop computer with the Eagle.io cloud-based, data management software solutions. Through this remote based downloading capabilities, you can download, view and manage your data, and system, anywhere in the world and at anytime.