title: Optical sensor for diverse organic vapors at ppm concentration ranges.
abstract: A broadly responsive optical organic vapor sensor is described that responds to low concentrations of organic vapors without significant interference from water vapor. Responses to several classes of organic vapors are highlighted, and trends within classes are presented. The relationship between molecular properties (vapor pressure, boiling point, polarizability, and refractive index) and sensor response are discussed.
authors.affiliation: 3M Company, 3M Center, Building 235-2B-87, St. Paul, MN 55144, USA. jcthomas@mmm.com
authors.forename: J Christopher
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Trend
authors.forename: Neal A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Rakow
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Wendland
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Poirier
authors.forename: Dora M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Paolucci
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates / Q000032:analysis; D000438:Alcohols / Q000032:analysis; D004867:Equipment Design; D006813:Humidity; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis; D007659:Ketones / Q000032:analysis; D055095:Optics and Photonics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000032:analysis*; D016062:Porosity; D013696:Temperature; D055548:Vapor Pressure; D014835:Volatilization
chemical_list: D000085:Acetates; D000438:Alcohols; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D007659:Ketones; D009930:Organic Chemicals