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# Industrial Specification: Junction

## 1. Technical Definition
The electrical connection point within a pH sensor where the reference electrode and measurement electrode meet.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-1000 mV potential difference across junction**. Failure boundary: **&gt;2.0 μA leakage current at 25°C or &gt;50 mV potential drift over 24 hours**, Mechanism: **Electrolyte contamination diffusion exceeding 1×10⁻⁶ cm²/s at the liquid-liquid interface, causing reference potential instability via Nernst equation deviation**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Chloride ion concentration &gt;0.1 mol/L in process fluid | 8 | Silver chloride layer dissolution on reference electrode at &gt;0.222 V vs SHE | Double-junction design with 1.0 M potassium nitrate salt bridge maintaining &lt;0.01 S/cm conductivity barrier |
| Temperature gradient &gt;5°C/mm across junction interface | 8 | Thermal liquid junction potential exceeding 0.3 mV per °C difference via Soret effect | Isothermal housing with 0.1 W/m·K thermal insulation maintaining &lt;0.5°C gradient |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | μm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **pH Calibration Station**, **Electrode Filling Station**, **Glass-to-Metal Sealing Machine**  
**Downstream Applications**: Laboratory pH Meters, Industrial Process pH Sensors, Water Quality Monitoring Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the function of the junction in a pH sensor?
**A**: The junction is the electrical connection point within a pH sensor where the reference electrode and measurement electrode meet, allowing ion exchange to maintain a stable reference potential for accurate pH measurements.

### Q: What materials are commonly used for pH sensor junctions?
**A**: Common junction materials include porous ceramic for general applications, PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) for chemical resistance, and glass frit for specialized measurements, each offering different flow rates and durability.

### Q: How often should a pH sensor junction be replaced?
**A**: Replacement frequency depends on usage and measurement conditions, but junctions typically require replacement every 6-12 months or when measurements become unstable, clogged, or contaminated.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- EN 10204:2004 - METALLIC PRODUCTS - TYPES OF INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Junction](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/junction)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: JUNCTION | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 4061fe5c
