The development of an improved electrochemical sensor
for the detection of concentrations of atmospheric sulfur
dioxide in the low-ppb range is described. The sensor is
based on a porous Au−solid polymer electrolyte sensing
electrode which is in direct contact with the gas-containing
atmosphere. Although the cell design is not new, it is
demonstrated that, by careful selection of component
materials and experimental conditions, the determination
of trace concentrations of SO2 in air is possible with
detection limits of approximately 1 ppb. The use of a
strong anion exchange membrane as the solid polymer
electrolyte is discussed and compared with the performance of Nafion. Cross sensitivities of the sensor to the
major inorganic gaseous species found in the troposphere
are also presented.
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