Abstract: Colorimetric indicator material comprising alumina impregnated with permanganate ion and silver ion which changes color from purple to brown in the presence of carbon monoxide is disclosed. A personal monitor containing permanganate ion and silver ion impregnated alumina which changes color completely when the carbon monoxide exposure over a given period of time exceeds a predetermined concentration is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 1978
Date of Patent:
March 17, 1981
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
Jerome W. McAllister, Gunter A. Kohler, Virtudes R. Lund