Apparatus for the location and concentration of polar...

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus

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ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for effecting the concentration of a polar analyte in an alternating electric field. In the method, a relative translation of the polar analyte and an alternating electric field along a translation path is effected. A portion of the polar analyte is then trapped and concentrated in a concentration zone formed by the intersection of the translation path and the alternating electric field. Also disclosed are various devices for carrying out the forgoing method.

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