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Far infrared (THz) absorption spectra for the quantitative differentiation of calcium carbonate crystal structures: Exemplified in mixtures and in paper coatings

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In this paper, far-infrared (FIR) spectroscopic techniques have been employed to detect different calcium carbonate crystal concentrations in powder mixtures. We have compared absorption spectral features of both pure and mixtures of natural ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and synthetic precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). It is evident that the absorbance data differentiate clearly and unequivocally between calcite and aragonite in the spectral range of 2–18 THz. Also, from the absorbance measurement of two sets of mixtures, we have revealed a linear relationship between the ratio of some selected absorbance peaks of the mixtures and concentration of a particular pigment within the mixture. This innovative technique could be a novel, practicable technique for quality control or for analyzing coating and/or filler pigments and extenders in the paper making and printing industries. Finally, we have proven in the case of paper that, surface roughness and print color play no role as far as the locations and magnitudes of the absorbance spectral features are concerned.

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  1. Institute of Photonics, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus, P. O. Box 111, FI-80101, Joensuu, Finland

    Prince Bawuah, Pertti Silfsten & Kai-Erik Peiponen

  2. Cellular Sensory and Wave Computing Laboratory, Institute for Computer Science and Control, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, H-1111, Budapest, Hungary

    Márton Zsolt Kiss

  3. Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, H-1083, Budapest, Hungary

    Márton Zsolt Kiss

  4. Forest Pilot Center OY, Kerrolankatu 2, FI-21200, Raisio, Finland

    Carl-Mikael Tåg

  5. Department of Forest Products Technology, Aalto University, School of Chemical Technology, P. O. Box 16300, 00076, Aalto, Finland

    Patrick A. C. Gane

  6. Omya Development AG, CH-4665, Oftringen, Switzerland

    Patrick A. C. Gane

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Bawuah, P., Kiss, M.Z., Silfsten, P. et al. Far infrared (THz) absorption spectra for the quantitative differentiation of calcium carbonate crystal structures: Exemplified in mixtures and in paper coatings. OPT REV 21, 373–377 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-014-0057-2

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