摘要:
A rapid throughput method for the preparation, analysis or both of libraries of material samples is provided. According to the method, a plurality of samples is provided. Providing the plurality of samples can include a variety of sample formation techniques including, but not limited to, extruding, milling, compression preparation, rotary mixing, microcentrifugation, molding and casting. Preferably, the samples are solidified into a near net shape configuration appropriate for testing of properties or characteristics of the samples.
摘要:
A reactor control system for monitoring and controlling parallel chemical reactions during which sensors provide measured values relating to one or more properties of parallel reactions occurring in a plurality of reactor vessels of a parallel reactor, the parallel reactions being performed under conditions defined by one or more reaction parameters, said system comprising (a) a user interface operable to selectively display a representation of measured values, or experimental variables calculated from the measured values, associated with the contents of each of the plurality of reactor vessels and a detailed data representation of the received measured values, or experimental variables calculated from the measured values, for an individual one of the plurality of reactor vessels according to operator input, the user interface being further operable to receive operator input modifying one or more of the reaction parameters associated with one or more of the plurality of reactor vessels during the course of the parallel reactions, and (b) a system control module for controlling the parallel reactions, the system control module being operable to modify the one or more of the reaction parameters according to the received operator input during the course of the parallel chemical reactions.
摘要:
A sensor for characterizing a fluid composition, the sensor comprising a plurality of mechanical resonators in combination, the plurality of resonators being adapted for measuring physical or chemical properties of the fluid composition.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for measuring properties of a liquid composition includes a mechanical resonator, such as a thickness shear mode resonator or a tuning fork resonator, connected to measurement circuit. The measurement circuit provides a variable frequency input signal to the tuning fork, causing the mechanical resonator to oscillate. To test the properties of a liquid composition, the mechanical resonator is placed inside a sample well containing a small amount of the liquid. The input signal is then sent to the mechanical resonator and swept over a selected frequency range, preferably less than 1 MHz to prevent the liquid being tested from exhibiting gel-like characteristics and causing false readings. The mechanical resonator's response over the frequency range depends on various characteristics of the liquid being tested, such as the temperature, viscosity, and other physical properties.