Powder sampling method and apparatus
US6910393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0096
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powder sampling method and apparatus is provided for sampling powder from a mixer or a drum. An undisturbed column of powder is extracted from a vessel. The column of powder may then be sectioned into subunits, using a discharge device, providing up to dozens of samples per insertion. Larger number of representative samples of controlled size from a powder bed can be acquired.
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