Patent ID: 8673224
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for material synthesis and assaying comprising: a well assembly having a well that is configured to contain material and gas for use in measuring at least one property of the material; wherein the well assembly is configured such that the material is synthesized within the well; wherein the well has a bottom portion, a side wall extending from the bottom portion, and a generally annular flange extending circumferentially around and outward from the side wall; a generally annular adapter abutting the flange; a measurement device operatively connected to the well assembly; wherein the measurement device includes a temperature control assembly that has a block; wherein the block has a surface that abuts a surface of the adapter; and wherein the adapter is characterized by a thermal conductivity greater than a thermal conductivity of the flange to promote heat transfer between the flange and the block.