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Device for calorimetric measurement

US8931950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2009
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/902
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one aspect, provided herein is a single crystal silicon microcalorimeter, for example useful for high temperature operation and long-term stability of calorimetric measurements. Microcalorimeters described herein include microcalorimeter embodiments having a suspended structure and comprising single crystal silicon. Also provided herein are methods for making calorimetric measurements, for example, on small quantities of materials or for determining the energy content of combustible material having an unknown composition.

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