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System for generating and providing a gaseous phase sample at relatively sequentially constant pressure and flow rate

US5454860A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 1994
Grant dateOct 3, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N1/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method of use for providing nearly one-hundred (100%) percent of volatile component(s) present in a liquid solution as a gaseous phase volatile component(s) sample to a sample analysis system, at relatively sequentially constant buffered pressure and flow rate, is disclosed. The present invention also provides for quick, immediate and active removal of a remaining liquid solution mixture entered thereto to reduce carry-over contamination. The present invention is particularly well suited for use with flame and plasma based sample analysis systems and its use serves to greatly increase achievable stability of their operation, and sensitivity to volatile component(s) such as, As, Se, Sb, Sn, Hg, B and Te.

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