Tissue Papers in Turkey and Some Physical and Optical Properties
Abstract
The objective of study was to determine some properties of tissue papers and identify the position in Turkey. Napkins, toilet papers and paper towels used in this study were supplied from 5 different companies. Physical and optical properties of these papers were investigated and compared them to each other. Grammage, moisture content, crepe, bulk, density, tensile strength, thickness, water retention value and water absorption time were determined as physical properties and brightness and whiteness values were measured as optical properties. According to obtained results, the best results in physical and optical properties of napkins, toilet papers and paper towels belong to C, E and A Company, respectively.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
April 15, 2016
Submission Date
April 14, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 20 Number: 1