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Title: Modular system and method for mercury speciation in a fluid sample

Abstract

Modular Hg analysis devices and methods are described for use in mercury speciation protocols. Modules can be selected and removably connected to one another to specifically target mercury species in a sample so as to accurately determine the presence or quantity of different mercury species in a fluid sample. Modules can include reductants for reducing inorganic mercury to form elemental mercury and amalgamation agents to capture the elemental mercury. Modules can include filters for capture of particulates as well as capture agents, e.g., solid phase extraction agents, for capture of organic mercury species.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1892890
Patent Number(s):
11319225
Application Number:
16/169,036
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01D - SEPARATION
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01J - CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY
DOE Contract Number:  
AC09-08SR22470
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 10/24/2018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Looney, Brian B. Modular system and method for mercury speciation in a fluid sample. United States: N. p., 2022. Web.
Looney, Brian B. Modular system and method for mercury speciation in a fluid sample. United States.
Looney, Brian B. Tue . "Modular system and method for mercury speciation in a fluid sample". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1892890.
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