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Determining Acids in the ACH Process

Acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) is an organic compound used as part of the manufacture of methyl methacrylate. This is the monomer of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 5 Jun 2018

Identifying Raw Materials Through Plastic Packaging Using FT-NIR

In this study, the potential use of FT-NIR to identify raw materials through unopened plastic lined bags with a diffuse reflectance probe was demonstrated.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 5 Jun 2018

Using NIR Spectroscopy to Qualify Powdered Gelatin Sugar

Widely used in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, agar is a blend of polysaccharidea with a jelly-like texture.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 5 Jun 2018

Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy for Analysis of Acrylic Acid Ester

FT-NIR technology can be used to provide a fast, simple and low-cost alternative for QA/QC product lot certification and release.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 5 Jun 2018

Using Steel Alternatives for the Pulp and Paper Industry

Both analysts in the field and the world’s media continue to proclaim that printed information is in fast decline as contemporary users turn away from books, magazines and newspapers; and instead look to their smart devices for information and news.

From Strongwell Corporation 5 Jun 2018

Recycling PLA Under Mild Conditions

This article takes a look at the recycling of highly engineered polymers such as bioabsorbable polylactide (PLA) under mild conditions.

From Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. 30 May 2018

Understanding Drawn Fibers

Drawn fiber is an enhanced monofilament fiber obtained from polymer extrusion. The term drawn fiber originates from industry and is used to define monofilament that has been stretched, pulled, or drawn down after extrusion.

From Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. 30 May 2018