Methods and devices for evaluating the contents of materials
US10190413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for determining the hardness and/or ductility of a material by compression of the material are provided as a first aspect of the invention. Typically, compression is performed on multiple sides of a geologic material sample in a contemporaneous manner. Devices and systems for performing such methods also are provided. These methods, devices, and systems can be combined with additional methods, devices, and systems of the invention that provide for the analysis of compounds contained in such samples, which can indicate the presence of valuable materials, such as petroleum-associated hydrocarbons. Alternatively, these additional methods, devices, and systems can also stand independently of the methods, devices, and systems for analyzing ductility and/or hardness of materials.
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