Chemistry Letters, Vol.34, No.2, 186-187, 2005
Oscillation in a SnO2 semiconductor gas sensor exposed to benzyl alcohol
The oscillatory phenomenon in a SnO2 semiconductor gas sensor exposed to benzyl alcohol vapor is reported. The rhythmic oscillation of sensor conductance maintained for 2 h, and the amplitude and frequency changed depending on the sensor temperature and the concentration of benzyl alcohol vapor. The existence of two different stationary conductance levels depending on the sensor temperature plays an important role in this oscillation.