An instrument for simultaneous measurement of Eh and pH in boreholes

An instrument is described that measures Eh and pH simultaneously in boreholes. The temperature of the borehole fluid and its self-potential with respect to an up-hole mud probe can also be measured. Operation should be possible in water depths to 100 m. By connecting the pH electrode system in a feedback circuit, electrometer amp lifier performance is obtained from a cheaper, lower quality amplifier. Signal subtraction operations allow the same reference electrode to be used simultaneously for all measurements. Sources of error are reduced by careful guarding of the high-resistance input circuits and by using isolation amplifiers to prevent ground leakage currents. A number of future development possibilities are indicated.

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Published (Metadata Record) 03/03/2026
Last updated 03/03/2026
Organisation Australian Federal Government
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