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On-line measurement of lignin in wood pulp by color shift of fluorescence

Patent ·
OSTI ID:187062

Lignin concentrations from wood pulp samples are measured by applying an excitation light at a selected wavelength to the samples in order to cause the lignin to emit fluorescence. A spectral distribution of the fluorescence emission is then determined. The lignin concentration is then calculated based on the spectral distribution signal. The spectral distribution is quantified by either a wavelength centroid method or a band ratio method. 6 figs.

Research Organization:
Babcock and Wilcox Co
DOE Contract Number:
FC05-90CE40905
Assignee:
Babcock and Wilcox Co., New Orleans, LA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,486,915/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-226,801
OSTI ID:
187062
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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