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XRF system with novel sample bottle

US7535989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2006
Grant dateMay 19, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/076
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An XRF system including an analyzer with a sample bottle holder, an x-ray source positioned to emit x-rays into a sample bottle placed in the holder, and a detector positioned to receive x-rays emitted by a sample in the sample bottle positioned in the sample bottle holder. A supply of sample bottles receivable in the sample bottle holder, each sample bottle including a first cap with the window therein for allowing x-rays to pass there through when the sample bottle is positioned in the holder, and a second cap without a window for transporting and storing the sample.

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