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Method and apparatus for determining physical characteristics of emulsions

US4023096A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1976
Grant dateMay 10, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2499
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and automatic apparatus for determining the physical properties of an emulsion wherein a sample of the emulsion is allowed to settle in a sample cell formed by a capacitor. The interface level, as emulsion breaks and settles to its final value, is followed by measuring the cell capacity.

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