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Sunday, 05 November 2006 |
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The Intox 5000 attempts to measure blood alcohol by measuring alcohol like chemicals in the infrared spectrum. Unfortunately, this device can not distinguish between substances with similar signatures at the infrared spectrum. Certain chemicals like acetone and ketones mimic alcohol in infrared analysis. When the body is in ketosis it produces keytones which mimic alcohol on the infrared spectrum. |
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