Patent ID: 8438939
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: B01F,G01N,H01J

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: causing a probe of an auto sampler to be inserted into a container containing a sample disposed at least substantially beneath a diluent so that an end of the probe is submerged beneath a surface of the sample in a position proximal to a bottom surface of the container; causing gas to be injected into the container through the probe to mix the sample and the diluent within the container; withdrawing the probe from the position proximal to the bottom surface of the container following injection of the gas until the end of the probe is spaced away from the bottom surface of the container beneath the surface of the sample and diluent; and causing an aliquot of the mixed sample and diluent to be withdrawn from the container through the probe when the end of the probe is spaced away from the bottom surface of the container beneath the surface of the sample and diluent.