Method and apparatus for measuring microorganism activity
US4288544A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2304/80
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The microbial activity in a liquid medium is determined by measuring the electric current values or potential values generated by the microorganisms. Also disclosed herein is apparatus for carrying out such measurement comprising two electrodes or two electrolytic electrode systems constructed and arranged to be immersed in a culture liquor.
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