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papermaking
Table of Contents
Introduction
The papermaking process
Historical development
Improvements in materials and processes
Introduction of machinery
Fibre sources
Wood
Rags
Wastepaper and paperboard
Natural fibres other than wood
Synthetic fibres
Processes for preparing pulp
Mechanical or groundwood pulp
Chemical wood pulp
Semichemical pulp
Bleaching and washing
Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Preparation of stock
Formation of paper sheet by machines
Finishing and converting
The world paper industry
Paper properties and uses
Substance and quantity measurement
Strength and durability
Optical properties
Paper grades
Bond paper
Book paper
Bristol
Groundwood and newsprint papers
Kraft wrapping
Paperboards
Sanitary papers
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