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Thin film sample preparation

US5453380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1994
Grant dateSep 26, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/2575
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for sample preparation in which a sample matrix is formed into a thin film prior to being brought into contact with an extraction solvent such that the surface area contact between the sample matrix and the solvent is maximized and the cross section of the sample matrix and corresponding diffusion path of components of interest is minimized.

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