摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for separating magnetically responsive particles from a non magnetic test medium in which the magnetically responsive particles are suspended is disclosed herein. The separator includes an array (22) of containers (24), which hold the nonmagnetic test medium, on or more pins (28) disposed substantially within the test medium, and an external magnet (34) for producing a magnetic field within the test medium. The external magnet is proximate the pins so as to create magnetic flux lines, magnetizing the pins and creating a magnetic field substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pins thereof in the test medium.</p> |