Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Sulfur containing – Sulfur dioxide
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Gakh, Yelena G. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Sulfur containing
Sulfur dioxide
C436S102000, C436S119000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06852543
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for sulfate analysis in a sample are provided. A portion of the sulfate contained in the sample is converted to sulfur dioxide, and at least a portion of the sulfur dioxide can be determined. The amount of sulfur dioxide determined can be used to quantify the amount of sulfate in the sample.
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Allen George
Harrison David
Gakh Yelena G.
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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