Date of Award
8-1974
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Robert N. Blumenthal
Abstract
Oxides characterized as ionic conductors have experienced increased scrutiny in recent years in the interest of ceramic sensor technology. Applications of such devices abound in the areas of materials research, process metallurgy, and physiological measurements.
This investigation in concerned with the measurement of the oxygen partial pressures In gases using commercially prepared zirconia tubes partially stabilized by an addition of calcla as the electrolyte In a high temperature, solidstate, electrochemical gauge. This material was chosen because of improved thermal shock resistance over fully stabilized zirconia. The flow sensitivity of the gauge to various gases is discussed and the results of using the gauge as an oxygen analyzer are reported. A method of blending gases In order to obtain a range of quantifiable oxygen partial pressures for use in materials research is also Included.
Recommended Citation
Sobczak, Robert F., "Evaluation of a Ceramic Oxygen Sensing Device" (1974). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5769.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5769
Comments
A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin