a Institut für Chemische Technologie der TH Darmstadt, Petersenstr. 20, D-6100 Darmstadt F.R.G.
b Dornier GmbH, Postfach 1360, D-7990 Friedrichshafen 1 F.R.G.
Abstract:
The adsorption of a gas influences the dielectric constant of zeolites. This property is used as the sensitive component of a gas sensor.
Planar interdigital capacitors were coated with thin films of zeolites. When gas molecules are adsorbed, the dielectric constant of the zeolite is altered, which causes a change in the capacitance of the interdigital capacitor. This change is strongly dependent on the concentration of adsorbate in the gas phase.