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Method and apparatus for measuring crystal formation

US4886354A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1988
Grant dateDec 12, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/21
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for measuring the formation of crystals in a flowing liquid using a flow way that receives a flow of the liquid therethrough; wherein, the flow way includes an optical means and access for illuminating the liquid with a beam of polarized light and then imaging the illuminated liquid to qualitatively ascertain the rate and type of crystal formation within the liquid.

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