High throughput microbalance and methods of using same

Details High throughput microbalance and methods of using same High throughput microbalance and methods of using same

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Liquid analysis or analysis of the suspension of solids in a...

Viscosity

C073S579000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11091607

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a combinatorial research program. The method and apparatus contemplate monitoring the response of a resonator holding a sample and correlating the response with mass change in the samples.

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