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High-temperature characterization of polymers with HPLC system having multiple mobile-phase reservoirs

US6345528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2001
Grant dateFeb 12, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/13
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Rapid characterization and screening of polymer samples to determine average molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and other properties is disclosed. Rapid flow characterization systems and methods, including liquid chromatography and flow-injection analysis systems and methods are preferably employed. High throughput, automated sampling systems and methods, high-temperature characterization systems and methods, and rapid, indirect calibration compositions and methods are also disclosed. The described methods, systems, and devices have primary applications in combinatorial polymer research and in industrial process control.

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