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Apparatus and method for evaluating phase change of emulsion

US5319958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1993
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for evaluating phase change of an emulsion comprises a sliding part having a sliding surface to which the emulsion is applied, a pushing part disposed at a fixed position and pushed against the sliding surface applied with the emulsion, and sensor means for measuring a force imparted to the pushing part in the sliding direction. Also disclosed is a method for evaluating phase change of an emulsion from changes in the force measured by the apparatus.

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