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Method and apparatus for detecting cadmium with optical emission spectroscopy

US9097584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2014
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J2003/2879
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for detecting cadmium using optical emission spectroscopy is provided. The apparatus contains a system which uses optical emission spectroscopy which is programmed and calibrated to detect the presence of cadmium in PPM. The system is calibrated using test samples which have been prepared with a lead/cadmium matrix material having at least one iron based electrode integrated therein.

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