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Method for monitoring monomer concentration in interfacial polycarbonate manufacturing process

US8426531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2010
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/8411
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved process for online measurement of monomer concentration, specifically bisphenol A, in an interfacial polycarbonate manufacturing process. Wherein the measurement is obtained by vibrational spectroscopy for the purpose of improving process control, specifically, controlling the carbonate polymer molecular weight.

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