Automated inline nanoparticle standard material addition
OwnerAustin Schultzinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods for automated handling and maintaining nanoparticle standard solutions in a substantially homogenous state with controlled introduction to a fluid sample are described. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to, an agitator configured to mix a nanoparticle standard solution in a container to provide a mixed nanoparticle standard having a substantially homogenous distribution of nanoparticles; and a fluid preparation system fluidically coupled with the container to receive the mixed nanoparticle standard and direct the mixed nanoparticle standard to a fluid sample stream for inline mixing therewith.
Claims20
A system for automated handling of nanoparticle standard fluids for spectroscopy, comprising:
- an agitator configured to mix a nanoparticle standard solution in a container to provide a mixed nanoparticle standard having a substantially homogenous distribution of nanoparticles;
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- a fluid preparation system fluidically coupled with the container to receive the mixed nanoparticle standard, the fluid preparation system including a valve system and one or more pumps configured to direct the mixed nanoparticle standard through the valve system and into contact with a fluid sample stream for inline mixing with the fluid sample stream to provide a mixed sample and nanoparticle standard fluid prior to transfer to an analysis system.
A method for automated handling of nanoparticle standard fluids for spectroscopy, comprising:
- mixing, via an agitator, a nanoparticle standard solution in a container to provide a mixed nanoparticle standard having a substantially homogenous distribution of nanoparticles;
- transferring, via a fluid line, the mixed nanoparticle standard to a fluid preparation system including a valve system and one or more pumps;
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- directing, via the one or more pumps, the mixed nanoparticle standard through the valve system and into contact with a fluid sample stream to inline mix with the fluid sample stream and provide a mixed sample and nanoparticle standard fluid prior to transfer to an analysis system.
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