<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> From an investigation of a variety of methods for visualisation of the shred structure in a cigarette, it has been shown that two optical and one x-radiographic method produce useful information. It is concluded that the x-radiographic method, especially by the use of stereo views, provides the most information; it is a convenient and easily utilized method. Examination of a limited number of commercial cigarettes did not show any recognizable structural differences beyond fluctuations in rod density. Novel structures utilizing low-density materials can be readily distinguished.</p></abstract>

From an investigation of a variety of methods for visualisation of the shred structure in a cigarette, it has been shown that two optical and one x-radiographic method produce useful information. It is concluded that the x-radiographic method, especially by the use of stereo views, provides the most information; it is a convenient and easily utilized method. Examination of a limited number of commercial cigarettes did not show any recognizable structural differences beyond fluctuations in rod density. Novel structures utilizing low-density materials can be readily distinguished.

X-Ray Study of Cigarette Structure

The AMF Technical Center, AMF Incorporated, Stamford, Conn., USA

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From an investigation of a variety of methods for visualisation of the shred structure in a cigarette, it has been shown that two optical and one...

X-Ray Study of Cigarette Structure

Published Online: Jul 26, 2014

Page range: 121 - 123

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0320

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