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In-situ device for collecting minerals

US11002643B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2018
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/1853
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An in-situ monitoring tool is provided that is compromised of a non-reactive medium, a reactive medium, or a combination thereof, contained in a water-permeable mesh. The tool is placed in an aquifer for a predetermined amount of time to allow the medium(s) to act as a substrate that collects minerals from the aquifer for analysis.

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