IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

G01N 17/00 - Definition fr

Definition statement

This main group covers:

Investigating resistance of materials to atmospheric or chemical agents, or their resistance to light.

The detection of fouling.

Specially adapted electrochemical means used in such investigations.

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Sampling; preparing specimens for investigation

G01N 1/00

Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion

G01N 3/56

Investigating resistance to rapid heat changes

G01N 3/60

Measuring wear by the use of optical means

G01N 21/00

Detection of fouling by measuring thermal conductivity

G01N 25/18

Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electrochemical means

G01N 27/26

Automatic analysis; handling materials therefor

G01N 35/00

Methods or apparatus for cathodic or anodic protection

C23F 13/00

Measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces, or measuring deformation in a solid

G01B

Investigating fluid tightness of structures

G01M 3/00