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Electrothermal atomization means for analytical spectrometry

US5866431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 1997
Grant dateFeb 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25875
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrically heatable hollow-body furnace with a secondary surface on which an analyte of a sample can be condensed prior to being atomized. The furnace is constructed in two sections which are capable of being electrically heated independently of one another. The secondary surface is defined by a surface of one of the sections. A process for atomizing an analyte of a sample to be examined, utilizing the device according to the following steps: introducing the sample into a hollow-body furnace having a secondary surface, condensing the analyte on the secondary surface and atomizing the analyte.

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