Quantitative Analysis of Additives in Low-Density Polyethylene Using Infrared Spectroscopy and Multivariate Calibration

Author: Vigerust B.   Kolset K.   Nordenson S.   Henriksen A.   Kleveland K.  

Publisher: Society for Applied Spectroscopy

ISSN: 0003-7028

Source: Applied Spectroscopy, Vol.45, Iss.2, 1991-02, pp. : 173-177

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Abstract

Multivariate calibration methods have been used to establish a new method for measurements of three selected additives in low-density polyethylene. The determination of the concentration of silica, erucamide, and butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) is based on infrared (IR) spectroscopy and a calibration model. The concentrations are between 20 and 1100 wt/ppm. Compared to traditional chemical analyses, the new method is both time and cost effective and is more precise. The method has potential for quality control of polyethylene.

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