Abstract: A method and device have an electrode rod (1; 21) for a pH meter. The electrode rod (1; 21) has a measuring end (2; 22) for immersion into a liquid test sample (31), wherein the measuring end (2; 22) has a pH measuring element, and wherein electrical feed lines (5) in the electrode rod (1; 21) extend towards the pH measuring element. A plurality of capillaries (8, 9, 10; 23) for feeding liquids and gas into the test sample (31) extend in the electrode rod (1; 21) and have outlet openings (11, 12, 13; 24) in the area of the measuring end (2; 22). The method and device facilitate and accelerate preparation of liquid test samples and adjustment of a pH value for small amounts of test samples or narrow sample containers in NMR spectroscopy applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1, 21, 31, 41, 64) for the preparation and measurement of a nuclear spin reso nance (NMR) measurement sample (10), including—a flow-through NMR probehead (2), with a first tube (3) and a second tube (14) each for the supply and removal of a liquid NMR measurement sample (10),—at least one chamber (4, 22, 32) which is connected to one of the tubes (3, 14),—a sample inlet (5) for introducing the liquid measurement sample (10) into the device (1, 21, 31, 41, 64), wherein at least one chamber (4, 22, 32) has at least one connection for increasing (9, 24, 25, 42, 43, 46, 47) and releasing (8, 23, 27, 48a, 48b) the gas pressure, and in which at least one chamber (4, 22, 32) comprises means for mixing the liquid measurement sample (10) contained in the chamber (4, 22, 32) with a gas With the inventive device it is possible to reduce the measurement sample consumption when doing an NMR spectroscopic measurement on liquid measurement samples to which spin order can be catalytically t

Abstract: A method for measuring an sample in an NMR spectrometer uses a coupling configuration (1; 30) comprising a coupling element (3) and a supply capillary (2), wherein the coupling element (3) has a funnel-shaped section (5) which clamps an end (6) of the supply capillary (2). An envelope capillary (10) is provided into which the supply capillary (2) is inserted, wherein the end (6) of the supply capillary (2) projects past an end (11) of the envelope capillary (10), and the end (11) of the envelope capillary (10) is also clamped in the funnel-shaped section (5).

Abstract: A method for measuring an sample in an NMR spectrometer uses a coupling configuration (1; 30) comprising a coupling element (3) and a supply capillary (2), wherein the coupling element (3) has a funnel-shaped section (5) which clamps an end (6) of the supply capillary (2). An envelope capillary (10) is provided into which the supply capillary (2) is inserted, wherein the end (6) of the supply capillary (2) projects past an end (11) of the envelope capillary (10), and the end (11) of the envelope capillary (10) is also clamped in the funnel-shaped section (5).

Abstract: A method and device have an electrode rod (1; 21) for a pH meter. The electrode rod (1; 21) has a measuring end (2; 22) for immersion into a liquid test sample (31), wherein the measuring end (2; 22) has a pH measuring element, and wherein electrical feed lines (5) in the electrode rod (1; 21) extend towards the pH measuring element. A plurality of capillaries (8, 9, 10; 23) for feeding liquids and gas into the test sample (31) extend in the electrode rod (1; 21) and have outlet openings (11, 12, 13; 24) in the area of the measuring end (2; 22). The method and device facilitate and accelerate preparation of liquid test samples and adjustment of a pH value for small amounts of test samples or narrow sample containers in NMR spectroscopy applications.

Abstract: A method for coupling a gas chromatograph (21) to an NMR spectrometer, wherein the carrier gas present at the outlet of a separating column (23) of the gas chromatograph (21) including a sample contained in the carrier gas is supplied via a heated transfer line (1) to a collecting device (2) for the sample contained in the carrier gas, is characterized in that the carrier gas containing the sample is introduced into a collecting liquid (8) in the collecting device (2), and the sample is collected in the collecting liquid (8), wherein the collecting liquid (8) is suitable as an NMR solvent for the sample. The sample loss of the coupling method is reduced.

Abstract: A method for spectrometric investigation of a plurality of samples dissolved in a solvent comprises: (a) guiding a first solvent with a sample through an SPE cartridge for concentrating the sample in the cartridge; (b) positioning the cartridge in a carrier for a plurality of cartridges; (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) for a desired number of samples; (d) drying the concentrated samples through removal of the residual first solvent, in particular, dehydration or evaporation; (e) dissolving each sample in a second solvent, transferring these dissolved samples from the cartridges to a spectrometer and acquiring a spectrum of each sample. All samples are dried together in step (d) subsequent to steps (b) and (c) while the cartridges with samples are positioned in the carrier. The drying process is thereby considerably accelerated in a straightforward technical manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a measuring substance which is dissolved in a solvent, comprising a conduit (4) for transporting the dissolved measuring substance from a feed means (3) to a measuring location (12), wherein the feed means (3) is designed to optionally feed a solvent or dissolved measuring substance into the conduit (4), is characterized in that the conduit (4) is designed, at least partially, as a polycapillary area (9) which has N parallel connected capillaries (21a, 21b, 21c; 62a, 62b), such that the individual capillaries (21a, 21b, 21c; 62a, 62b) have identical flow times from the feed means (3) to the measuring location (12) and wherein N?2. The apparatus improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the analysis.

Abstract: A MAS (magic angle spinning) NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) apparatus, with automatic sample supply by a supply unit (45), is characterized in that an automatic preparation station (44) for samples is provided, with a rotor storage (49) having several rotors (1) for receiving sample material (53) soaked with NMR solution (55), a cap storage (48) with several caps (3), each cap (3) being suited for closing a rotor (1), wherein each cap (3) has a central axial bore (4), several movable pins (5), each being insertable into the central axial bore (4) of a cap (3) to close the bore (4) in the inserted state, a cap handling unit (46b) which can grip a cap (3) from the cap storage (48), move it, and dispose it onto a rotor (1), a plunger (61) for inserting a pin (5) into the bore (4) of the cap (3), and a suctioning device (62) for suctioning excess NMR solution (55) that escapes from the bore (4). The apparatus provides simple and automatic preparation of sample units, in particular, closure of rotors with caps.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling or automatically controlling the driving dynamics of a two-track, two-axle motor vehicle having only one driven axle, which, for the rolling moment support, has a system for changing the distribution of the wheel contact forces to the left and right wheel respectively of each axle. The fractions of the rolling moment support taken over by the front axle and by the rear axle are changeable as a function of the drive torque provided by the drive assembly of the motor vehicle. For this purpose, a desired wheel contact force for the driven wheels can be determined from the drive torque, and by way of this desired wheel contact force, the distribution of the rolling torque support can be determined.

Abstract: A coupling configuration (1; 30) comprising a coupling element (3) and a supply capillary (2), wherein the coupling element (3) has a funnel-shaped section (5) which clamps an end (6) of the supply capillary (2), is characterized in that an envelope capillary (10) is provided into which the supply capillary (2) is inserted, wherein the end (6) of the supply capillary (2) projects past an end (11) of the envelope capillary (10), and the end (11) of the envelope capillary (10) is also clamped in the funnel-shaped section (5). The supply capillary is properly fixed in the coupling element and safely protected from capillary breakage.

Abstract: A method for coupling a gas chromatograph (21) to an NMR spectrometer, wherein the carrier gas present at the outlet of a separating column (23) of the gas chromatograph (21) including a sample contained in the carrier gas is supplied via a heated transfer line (1) to a collecting device (2) for the sample contained in the carrier gas, is characterized in that the carrier gas containing the sample is introduced into a collecting liquid (8) in the collecting device (2), and the sample is collected in the collecting liquid (8), wherein the collecting liquid (8) is suitable as an NMR solvent for the sample. The sample loss of the coupling method is reduced.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling or automatically controlling the driving dynamics of a two-track, two-axle motor vehicle having only one driven axle, which, for the rolling moment support, has a system for changing the distribution of the wheel contact forces to the left and right wheel respectively of each axle. The fractions of the rolling moment support taken over by the front axle and by the rear axle are changeable as a function of the drive torque provided by the drive assembly of the motor vehicle. For this purpose, a desired wheel contact force for the driven wheels can be determined from the drive torque, and by way of this desired wheel contact force, the distribution of the rolling torque support can be determined.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a measuring substance which is dissolved in a solvent, comprising a conduit (4) for transporting the dissolved measuring substance from a feed means (3) to a measuring location (12), wherein the feed means (3) is designed to optionally feed a solvent or dissolved measuring substance into the conduit (4), is characterized in that the conduit (4) is designed, at least partially, as a polycapillary area (9) which has N parallel connected capillaries (21a, 21b, 21c; 62a, 62b), such that the individual capillaries (21a, 21b, 21c; 62a, 62b) have identical flow times from the feed means (3) to the measuring location (12) and wherein N?2. The apparatus improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the analysis.

Abstract: A method for introducing a liquid sample into an NMR spectrometer to measure an NMR spectrum of the liquid sample, wherein the liquid sample is injected into a supply line and wherein further liquids are supplied into the supply line following the liquid sample, which are separated from each other and from the liquid sample by gas bubbles is characterized in that the liquid sample is supplied via an injection inlet to a valve configuration whose output side can be connected to the supply line and the further liquids and gas are supplied to the valve configuration via supply lines, wherein a desired sequence of sample segments, gas bubbles and further liquid segments is generated through temporally matched switching of the valve configuration in the supply line and is supplied to the NMR spectrometer. The inventive method realizes supply of a liquid sample into an NMR spectrometer with rapid sample transfer while thereby preventing mixing and dilution of the individual segments.

Abstract: The invention concerns an NMR apparatus (1) comprising an NMR spectrometer (2) for sequential investigation of several samples in sample containers (6) of substantially identical geometrical design, at a measuring position (10) in the NMR spectrometer (2) comprising a supply line (8) for pneumatic supply of the sample containers (6) from a magazine (3) to the measuring position (10). The apparatus is characterized in that the magazine (3) is disposed within a temperature-controlled cabinet, in particular, a cold chamber (4) and the supply line (8) can be heated. This substantially increases the throughput of samples of the NMR apparatus (1) with simple technical means.

Abstract: An electrode rod (1;21) for a pH meter, comprising a measuring end (2; 22) for immersion into a liquid test sample (31), wherein the measuring end (2; 22) has a pH measuring element, and wherein electrical feed lines (5) in the electrode rod (1;21) extend towards the pH measuring element, is characterized in that at least one capillary (8, 9, 10; 23) for feeding a liquid into the test sample (31) extends in the electrode rod (1; 21), and the at least one capillary (8, 9, 10; 23) has an outlet opening (11, 12, 13; 24) in the area of the measuring end (2; 22). The inventive electrode rod facilitates and accelerates preparation of liquid test samples, in particular, adjustment of a pH value for small amounts of test samples or narrow sample containers.

Abstract: The application describes apparatus and methods using ultrasound transmitted through a chromatography column bed to determine the status of materials in the bed space, particularly during chromatography runs. Detected conditions include the profile of a band of eluting material—to see whether it is satisfactory—the arrival of a band of material at the column output, the fitness for use of the ed packing, the passage of different mobile phases, e.g. salt fronts, and other conditions. Aspects claimed include control processors and corresponding programmed products.

Abstract: A multiport switching valve for a liquid flow system is described, comprising a first member having a plurality of ports for connecting liquid lines thereto, a second member, connected with a first member and movable relative to the first member, the second member comprising a plurality of channels, wherein the channels are arranged such that, according to a selected relative position between the first and second member, one or more of said channel connect predetermined ones of the ports of the first member with one another in a liquid conducting manner. The first member comprises at least one group of ports arranged in one substantially straight line or at least two adjacent substantially parallel and substantially straight lines, and the second member comprises a plurality of segments, wherein the segments have one or more channels arranged therein, the channel or channels of each segment representing a predetermined connection scheme for connecting predetermined ones of the ports with one another.

Abstract: A method for introducing a liquid sample into an NMR spectrometer to measure an NMR spectrum of the liquid sample, wherein the liquid sample is injected into a supply line and wherein further liquids are supplied into the supply line following the liquid sample, which are separated from each other and from the liquid sample by gas bubbles is characterized in that the liquid sample is supplied via an injection inlet to a valve configuration whose output side can be connected to the supply line and the further liquids and gas are supplied to the valve configuration via supply lines, wherein a desired sequence of sample segments, gas bubbles and further liquid segments is generated through temporally matched switching of the valve configuration in the supply line and is supplied to the NMR spectrometer. The inventive method realizes supply of a liquid sample into an NMR spectrometer with rapid sample transfer while thereby preventing mixing and dilution of the individual segments.