Potassium-selective membranes known as sensing modules for potentiometric ion-selective electrodes are studied in ac-impedance mode. It is shown that the bulk resistance of thin (20-250 μm) membranes depends on the composition of aqueous bathing solution. The results are explained in terms of surface conductivity in space-charge region, in the vicinity of water microdroplets in membranes. A planar potassium-selective sensor with a conductometric signal is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)500-505
Number of pages6
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume76
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2001

    Research areas

  • Conductometric sensor, Potassium, Solvent-polymeric membrane, Valinomycin

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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