Morphology of Pulp Fiber from Hardwoods and Influence on Paper Strength.

Abstract

The results of this investigation showed that physical properties of sheets made from hardwood fiber are very dependent upon fiber morphology. Chemical variation of pulp fibers did not exhibit an influence on sheet strength. Of the morphological characteristics investigated, those contributing the most were fiber length, L/T ratio, and fibril angle. Hardwood fines (parenchyma cells) were detrimental to bursting and tensile strength. Vessel elements, in amounts found originally in typical hardwood furnishes, had no effect on tensile strength. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA054933

Entities

People

  • Richard A. Horn

Organizations

  • Forest Products Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bursting Strength
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemical Properties
  • Elastic Properties
  • Forests
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Paper
  • Physical Properties
  • Regression Analysis
  • Specific Gravity
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Tensile Testing
  • Thickness
  • Wood

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.