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    Title: Gold Film (Mercury)

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    Content:
    • Disadvantages
      • gold film sensor must be regenerated (by heating) as gold film is saturated by mercury.
      • water vapor condensation on the gold film will permanently damage it.
      • High concentrations of ammonia can react with internal filter for acid gases and create high readings.
    • Examples of Instruments: Arizona Jerome 431