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What are EC sensors

Electrochemical sensors are devices that measure the concentration of specific chemicals by converting chemical reactions into electrical signals, commonly used in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and industrial safety. They operate based on redox reactions and include types such as potentiometric, amperometric, conductometric, and impedimetric sensors. Applications range from medical diagnostics to food safety, detecting pollutants, and ensuring industrial safety.

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What are EC sensors

Electrochemical sensors are devices that measure the concentration of specific chemicals by converting chemical reactions into electrical signals, commonly used in environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and industrial safety. They operate based on redox reactions and include types such as potentiometric, amperometric, conductometric, and impedimetric sensors. Applications range from medical diagnostics to food safety, detecting pollutants, and ensuring industrial safety.

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Electrochemical Sensors

Electrochemical sensors are devices that measure the concentration of specific chemical substances by
converting chemical reactions into electrical signals. They are widely used for detecting gases, ions, and
biomolecules in applications such as environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and industrial safety.

How Electrochemical Sensors Work

Electrochemical sensors operate based on redox (reduction-oxidation) reactions. When the target analyte
interacts with an electrode, it undergoes a chemical reaction that produces an electric current, voltage,
or resistance change, which can be measured and analyzed.

Types of Electrochemical Sensors

1. Potentiometric Sensors – Measure voltage changes caused by ion concentration (e.g., pH meters,
ion-selective electrodes).

2. Amperometric Sensors – Measure current generated by the redox reaction (e.g., glucose sensors,
oxygen sensors).

3. Conductometric Sensors – Detect changes in electrical conductivity due to chemical reactions


(e.g., some gas sensors).

4. Impedimetric Sensors – Measure impedance (resistance and capacitance) changes in response to


a chemical reaction.

Applications of Electrochemical Sensors

• Medical Diagnostics – Blood glucose monitors, lactate sensors, and biosensors for disease
detection.

• Environmental Monitoring – Detection of pollutants, heavy metals, and toxic gases.

• Industrial Safety – Gas leak detection (e.g., CO, H₂S, and O₂ sensors in workplaces).

• Food Safety – Detection of contaminants and freshness monitoring.

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