The pH sensor (also known as pH electrode or pH probe) is a core detection device based on electrochemical principles, which accurately quantifies the acidity and alkalinity of solutions. Its core value lies in efficiently converting the difficult-to-directly-measure hydrogen ion activity into collectible and analyzable electrical signals. It is widely used in various industries where precise control of acid-base balance is required, serving as a key sensing device to ensure process safety, product quality, and ecological health. It completely replaces the cumbersome operation of traditional colorimetric methods, enabling real-time, precise, and continuous monitoring of pH values, and is suitable for all scenarios from laboratory precision analysis to industrial harsh environment monitoring.
Core Working Principle
This product adopts advanced electrochemical detection technology. Its core is composed of a composite electrode structure consisting of an indicator electrode, a reference electrode, and a temperature compensation electrode, strictly following the Nernst equation to achieve precise signal conversion. The sensitive membrane of the indicator electrode (mainly glass sensitive membrane, and ISFET ion-selective membrane is equipped in special scenarios) selectively adsorbs hydrogen ions in the solution, forming a membrane potential with the internal electrolyte; the reference electrode (mostly silver/silver chloride electrode) provides a stable and unchanging reference potential, serving as a "ruler" to measure the changes in the membrane potential; the temperature compensation electrode (PT1000 platinum resistance) collects the solution temperature in real time, automatically correcting the influence of temperature on the measurement results to ensure the accuracy of data in different temperature environments. Some high-end models adopt GLI differential sensor technology, replacing the traditional dual-electrode with a three-electrode system, effectively reducing the contamination of the reference electrode, eliminating closed-loop circulation, lowering the cost of faults and maintenance, and further enhancing the reliability of measurement.