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Method and apparatus for detecting a magnetically responsive substance

US5978694A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/16
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for detecting in a sample a substance which responds to an applied magnetic field, such as a paramagnetic substance. The sample is placed in an applied magnetic field, and the effect of the sample on a performance characteristic of an electrical conductor is correlated to the presence of the substance. The method and apparatus may be adapted for qualitative and quantitative determination.

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