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An x‐ray study of crystalline orientation and mechanical properties of swollen cotton fibers using cadoxen solution as swelling agent
Author(s) -
Varma D. S.,
Bhatia H. C.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1971.070150609
Subject(s) - swelling , materials science , composite material , crystallite , fiber , cellulose , polymer chemistry , chemical engineering , engineering , metallurgy
Bundles of cotton fibers were given swelling and stretching treatment using Cadoxen solution containing 3.58% cadmium. The fibers were stretched from −2% to +8% in steps of 2%. The crystallite orientation and mechanical properties of treated fibers are markedly improved. Results clearly indicate that the swelling of cotton in Cadoxen solution is intercrystalline and the swollen fiber has retained the cellulose I structure.