Fluorescence analyzer for lignin
US5220172A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/084
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and appartus for measuring lignin concentration in an undiluted sample of wood pulp or black liquor comprises a light emitting arrangement for emitting an excitation light through optical fiber bundles into a probe which has a sensing end facing the sample. The excitation light causes the lignin concentration to produce fluorescent emission light which is then conveyed through the probe to analyzing equipment which measures the intensity of the emission light. Measures are taken to maximize the emission light intensity which is due to lignin concentration and distinguish it from background and interfering light. The fluorescent light intensity is found to drop off in a predictable manner with increased lignin concentration.
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