Reference electrode

Abstract

An internal liquid for a reference electrode containing lithium chloride (LiCl) and ammonium nitrate (NH.sub.4 NO.sub.3) in a dissolved state at a ratio [NH.sub.4 NO.sub.3 ]/[LiCl].gtoreq. 4. Internal liquid also contains AgCl to saturation for use with an Ag--AgCl internal electrode, and is in a gellated state or impregnated in a highly water-absorbent synthetic resin. It is used in conjunction with a comparison electrode or an internal reference electrode for an ion-selective electrode. Drying up of the internal liquid in the gellated state is minimized so that the function of the internal liquid as a liquid bridge may be displayed for a prolonged period of time. If the ionic concentration of the liquid under examination is changed, liquid potential difference remains substantially unchanged to provide a stable reference electrical potential.

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