Abstract: Disclosed is an ion-selective electrode having excellent mechanical strength, excellent durability, low membrane resistance and good ion response accuracy. This ion-selective electrode comprises a response glass membrane which has ion selectivity and is made of an oxynitride glass containing Li.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensitive glass for use in a pH-sensitive glass electrode, which comprises at least Me2O3 (Me represents a lanthanoid) and further comprises Y2O3 or Sc2O3 in an amount smaller than that of the Me2O3. Also disclosed is a sensitive glass for use in a cation-sensitive glass electrode, which comprises at least Y2O3 or Sc2O3.

Abstract: This invention provides a washing storage solution (22), which can substantially completely remove contaminants such as transition metals and alkali metals deposited on the surface of a glass electrode that comprises a glass comprising lithium and can restore performances as an electrode such as responsiveness and reproducibility in the measurement to an initial state or a state better than the initial state. The washing storage solution (22) is characterized by comprising at least one reducing reagent having a reduction behavior. Examples of reducing reagents include hydroxylammonium chloride, sodium hyposulfite, sodium hydrogen sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, sodium hypophosphite, ascorbic acid, and titanium oxide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensitive glass film for a pH electrode, which is not deteriorated in its glass strength or pH-measuring function, which is hardly stained, and from which any stain can be removed easily. Also disclosed is a pH electrode having the sensitive glass film. A microparticle comprising rutile-type or brookite-type titanium dioxide or a microparticle comprising amorphous titanium dioxide is adhered directly on the glass film surface of a sensitive glass film for a pH electrode.

Abstract: The present claimed invention is to provide a reference electrode wherein variations of a potential difference at a liquid junction can be removed almost completely, contamination of a sample solution can be minimized, a frequency to supply and replace an internal solution is lessened, the liquid junction is prevented from being clogged, high durability for a long term can be maintained and a measurement with high accuracy can be conducted, and comprises an internal electrode 21, an internal solution 22 that makes a contact with the internal electrode 21 and a liquid junction 23 that continues into the internal solution 22, wherein the liquid junction 23 is made by the use of a gelled hydrophobic ionic liquid.

Abstract: This invention provides a reference electrode (3) that can be downsized and stable in voltage. The reference electrode (3) in accordance with this invention is a reference electrode (3) that does not require an internal aqueous solution such as a KCl aqueous solution and comprises a metal body (31), a slightly soluble salt film (32) that comprises a slightly soluble salt of the metal body (31) and that coats the metal body (31) and a hydrophobic ionic liquid (33) that is arranged to make contact with both the slightly soluble salt film (32) and a sample to be measured.

Abstract: The present claimed invention intends to provide a responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode glass and an ion selective electrode comprising the responsive glass membrane that produces a self-cleaning function when the ultraviolet rays are irradiated although no change is brought in a composition of a sample solution as being an object to be measured and that is low in electric resistance value and superior in responsivity under an ordinary measurement environment. The responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode is made of the titanium-containing oxide glass that contains 20˜80 mol % of titanium dioxide and lithium oxide.

Abstract: The present claimed invention intends to provide a responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode glass and an ion selective electrode comprising the responsive glass membrane that produces a self-cleaning function when the ultraviolet rays are irradiated although no change is brought in a composition of a sample solution as being an object to be measured and that is low in electric resistance value and superior in responsivity under an ordinary measurement environment. The responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode is made of the titanium-containing oxide glass that contains 20˜80 mol % of titanium dioxide and lithium oxide.

Abstract: This invention intends to provide a responsive glass membrane and a glass electrode comprising the responsive glass membrane to which taint is hardly attached and easily detached without hindering a function of measuring the ionic concentration. A thin film containing titanium dioxide of an anatase type is formed on a surface of the responsive glass membrane and whole of the thin film is continuously formed to be an integrated body.

Abstract: A reference electrode traps silver ions and chloro complex ions leaching to an internal filling solution so that the blocking of the liquid junction can be prevented. A silver/silver chloride electrode can be provided as an internal electrode in an internal filling solution; and a tube which houses, in order from top to bottom, the internal electrode, an inorganic cation exchanger for trapping silver ions and/or chloro complex ions from leaching from the internal electrode, and a ceramic member for preventing the diffusion of the silver ions and/or the chloro complex ions to the internal filling solution.

Abstract: The present claimed invention is to provide a reference electrode wherein variations of a potential difference at a liquid junction can be removed almost completely, contamination of a sample solution can be minimized, a frequency to supply and replace an internal solution is lessened, the liquid junction is prevented from being clogged, high durability for a long term can be maintained and a measurement with high accuracy can be conducted, and comprises an internal electrode 21, an internal solution 22 that makes a contact with the internal electrode 21 and a liquid junction 23 that continues into the internal solution 22, wherein the liquid junction 23 is made by the use of a gelled hydrophobic ionic liquid.

Abstract: A reference electrode traps silver ions and chloro complex ions leaching to an internal filling solution so that the blocking of the liquid junction can be prevented. A silver/silver chloride electrode can be provided as an internal electrode in an internal filling solution; and a tube which houses, in order from top to bottom, the internal electrode, an inorganic cation exchanger for trapping silver ions and/or chloro complex ions from leaching from the internal electrode, and a ceramic member for preventing the diffusion of the silver ions and/or the chloro complex ions to the internal filling solution.

Abstract: In order to provide a lead free and environmental friendly glass electrode, a glass electrode has a responsive glass membrane conjugated with a distal end portion of a stem glass tube. Neither lead nor a lead compound is included in the stem glass tube and one of an alkali metal oxide and an alkali earth metal oxide is provided so that a thermal expansion coefficient of the stem glass tube is within ±20% of that of the glass used for the responsive membrane.

Abstract: In order to provide a lead free and environmental friendly glass electrode, a glass electrode has a responsive glass membrane conjugated with a distal end portion of a stem glass tube. Neither lead nor a lead compound is included in the stem glass tube and one of an alkali metal oxide and an alkali earth metal oxide is provided so that a thermal expansion coefficient of the stem glass tube is within ±20% of that of the glass used for the responsive membrane.

Abstract: A reference electrode traps silver ions and chloro complex ions leaching to an internal filling solution so that the blocking of the liquid junction can be prevented. A silver/silver chloride electrode can be provided as an internal electrode in an internal filling solution; and a tube which houses, in order from top to bottom, the internal electrode, an inorganic cation exchanger for trapping silver ions and/or chloro complex ions from leaching from the internal electrode, and a ceramic member for preventing the diffusion of the silver ions and/or the chloro complex ions to the internal filling solution.

Abstract: A phosphate ion selective electrode, with which the detection limit is made small to enable measurement of phosphate ion concentrations of down to low concentration, and a method of manufacturing the abovementioned phosphate ion selective electrode, wherein a sensing membrane 1 of an ion selective electrode A is comprised of a solid membrane having a slightly soluble metal salt as the main component thereof.

Abstract: A phosphate ion selective electrode, with which the detection limit is made small to enable measurement of phosphate ion concentrations of down to low concentration, and a method of manufacturing the abovementioned phosphate ion selective electrode, wherein a sensing membrane 1 of an ion selective electrode A is comprised of a solid membrane having a slightly soluble metal salt as the main component thereof.

Abstract: An ion concentration measuring electrode unit includes a body member having a plurality of capillary tubes extending through the body member to provide a plurality of passageways for a sample fluid to be tested. The gaps between the hollow tubes are sealed to maintain an internal solution complimentary to the ion to be measured. An internal electrode is immersed within the internal solution whereby a large internal surface area is provided to enable a reduced impedance in measurement of a sample fluid. An ion concentration meter assembly is thereby provided when combined with a sample flow conduit directing fluid through the body member with a liquid junction connected to the conduit and to a reference electrode unit whereby outputs of the internal electrode and a reference electrode can be used to measure an ion concentration.

Abstract: An ion concentration measuring apparatus having a housing member with a measuring electrode assembly movably mounted within the housing member is provided. A calibration fluid reservoir is also mounted within the housing member. The measuring electrode assembly can be extended for a measuring mode of operation of retracted within the housing member and appropriately sealed so that it will contact the calibration fluid for a calibration operation.

Abstract: An improved electrode for a conductivity meter is provided formed of a titanium material cladded with platinum. The electrode is formed by immersing the titanium electrode form in an acid bath at an elevated temperature for approximately three hours. The surface of the electrode form is reduced in a relatively weak acid bath, and is then cladded by electrolysis with a platinum material to form a platinum black plating.