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Quinn, Richard C.; Zent, Aaron P.; Garry, James R. C.; Ringrose, Timothy J.; Towner, Martin C. and Grunthaner, Frank J.
(2006).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2005.08.003
Abstract
We describe an atmospheric oxidation sensor developed and delivered as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Beagle 2 (B2) Mars Lander Environmental Sensor Suite (ESS). The sensor monitors atmospheric oxidation rates by measuring resistance changes in a thin-silver (Ag) film deposited in situ onto a sapphire substrate while on the surface of Mars. Potential terrestrial applications of this sensing approach include long-term monitoring of oxidative contaminants in low-oxygen systems including process gases and environmental chambers. The sensor response to ppb levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) vapor in carbon dioxide (CO2) is demonstrated.