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Method and apparatus for detecting nitrite ions in fluids

US4434235A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1982
Grant dateFeb 28, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25125
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for detecting the presence of nitrite ions in fluids by pretreat nitrite containing fluids to enhance the detectability with nitrite detecting reagents of the nitrite ions therein, which pretreatment step comprises passing the nitrite containing fluids through activated charcoal prior to combination with a nitrite detection reagent. Also a test kit for carrying out the above method.

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