Practical Methods in Textile Chemistry: A laboratory syllabus for identifying fibers and testing finishes, reagents, and measurements presents a hands-on guide for analyzing textiles in a lab setting.
This edition walks through qualitative and quantitative methods, key reagents, and essential finishing materials used in textile testing. The book frames methods for classifying fibers by composition, performing dry and wet reactions, and applying standard tests to cotton, wool, silk, flax, jute, and synthetic varieties. It also covers practical procedures for weighing, moisture determination, and evaluating the finishing treatments found on fabrics.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this captivating guide, the author analyzes and investigates clothing fibers, yarns, and fabrics, and dissects mordants and finishing materials encountered on finished products. The author presents established methods of textile chemical analysis, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the tools and techniques to determine the constituent parts of textiles. Delving into the historical context of textile chemistry, the book explores methods of identification, explores reactions for wool and hair fibers, and discusses the physical and chemical properties of various fibers. Thematic depth and ideas presented in the book include differentiation between fibers, identification of weighting on silk, sizing on cotton, finishing materials, and the fastness of dyes on various fibers. This book will be of great value to textile chemists, manufacturers, and merchants, empowering them to decipher the composition of textiles, which is essential for maintaining quality and ensuring accurate labeling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330875957_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330875957
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