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Characterization of non-biological polymers using flow-injection analysis with light-scattering detection

US6577392B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2000
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/625
  • 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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