The Prediction of the Yield of Greasy Wool by Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy

Abstract

The prediction of the yield of greasy wool from the estimation of the wool content of washed wool by near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy is demonstrated. This rapid, dry, nondestructive instrumental method is free from systematic error and approaches the accuracy of the conventional gravimetric method against which it is calibrated.

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