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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2010
Koji Katsuki, Kyoto, JP;
Tetsuya Sakata, Kyoto, JP;
Yasunori Shiraki, Kyoto, JP;
ARKRAY, Inc., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an analyzing instrument (X) provided with a capillary () for moving a sample liquid. The analyzing instrument (X) includes a dehumidification region for maintaining a constant moisture content in the capillary (). Preferably, the dehumidification region has a hygroscopicity of no less than 2%. Preferably, at least part of an inner surface of the capillary () extends in the moving direction of the sample liquid and is a water-insoluble high-wettability region having a wettability of no less than 57 mN/m. The dehumidification region and the high-wettability region may be made of Vinylon, for example. Preferably, the analyzing instrument (X) includes a liquid pooling portion () communicating with the capillary () and having a portion wider than the capillary ().