Abstract: A carbon monoxide sensor and method is shown and described. The sensor includes a sensing element that includes an adsorbent dispersed over a support material. The adsorbent is capable of exothermically adsorbing carbon monoxide. The sensor also includes a temperature sensor in contact with the sensing element and a signal processing module coupled to the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor communicates signals indicative of a temperature increase of the sensing element to the processing module, thereby indicating an adsorption and, therefore, a presence of carbon monoxide.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for detecting HLA polymorphs where distinguishing antibodies are not readily available. Cross-reactive antibodies are employed, where one cross-reacts with the HLA of interest and other alleles, and the other cross-reacts with one of the other alleles, but not with the HLA of interest. By appropriate protocols and controls, the polymorph of interest may be detected.

Abstract: Nonstoichiometric carbon-sulfur compounds have been found to be effective adsorbents for separating organic vapors from a gaseous mixture. Separation of aromatic compounds from gaseous mixtures is particularly effective using such compounds. The spent adsorbent may then be regenerated.

Abstract: Nonstoichiometric carbon-sulfur compounds have been found to be effective adsorbents for removing a wide variety of organic and/or inorganic materials from liquids, preferably polar liquids. Removal of biorefractory organics, such as aromatics, is particularly effective using such compounds. The spent adsorbent may then be regenerated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electric current-producing cell which contains:(a) an anode having as its anode-active material one or more alkali metals;(b) a cathode having as its cathode-active material one or more polymer compounds having a plurality of carbon monosulfide units; and(c) an electrolyte which is chemically inert with respect to said anode and said cathode and which permits the migration of ions between said anode and said cathode.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electric current-producing cell which contains:(a) an anode having as its anode-active material one or more alkali metals;(b) a cathode having as its cathode-active material one or more carbon-sulfur compounds having the formula: C.sub.x S, wherein x is a numerical value within the range of about 4 to about 50; and,(c) an electrolyte which is chemically inert with respect to said anode and said cathode and which permits the migration of ions between said anode and said cathode.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of matter having the formula M.sub.2 UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 where each M is any alkali metal ion or mixtures thereof. The present invention is also directed to electrochemical cells having anodes containing anode-active alkali metal, electrolytes capable of conducting ions of said alkali metal, and cathodes containing cathode-active material having the formula M.sub.2 UO.sub.2 F.sub.2 where each M is any alkali metal ion or mixtures thereof. In another embodiment the cathode-active material has the formula UO.sub.2 F.sub.2.

Abstract: The remote temperature measurement of a fluid is determined by Raman backscattered radiation from the fluid where the fluid is subjected to intense pulses of laser radiation generated at a remote location. The backscattered radiation is filtered to selectively attenuate reflected radiation from the laser and is transmitted to a detector system which individually counts the detected radiation in each of two different radiated frequencies. A divider generates a ratio of the count which is transformed by a function generator to produce an output signal indicative of fluid temperature.