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Cobalt complex amplification imaging system with blocked dye precursor

US4124392A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1976
Grant dateNov 7, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 7, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/137
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging system is provided wherein a blocked dye precursor is activated by an amine to an unblocked form which, in the presence of an inert cobalt (III) complex containing amine releasing ligands, undergoes a redox reaction to form a dye. The amine generated during the redox reaction causes further dye formation, giving increased speed.

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