The Critical Surface Tension of Wool

K. M. Byrne; M. W. Roberts; J. R.H. Ross

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The Critical Surface Tension of Wool

K. M. Byrne, M. W. Roberts, J. R.H. Ross

University of Bradford

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A rapid method for the measurement of the critical surface tension γc values of individual wool fibers is described. Using this method, a comprehensive study of the wettability of untreated wool fibers has been carried out, and subsequent changes in γc after various chemical treatments have been monitored. It is shown that the value of γc obtained depends on the liquid series used for the measurement; the use of aqueous alkanol solutions for such measurements is criticized. The value of γc for Hcrcosset-57 has been measured, and the spreading coefficient S and work of adhesion W_A for this polymer on wool have been re-evaluated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	34-40
Number of pages	7
Journal	Textile Research Journal
Volume	49
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/004051757904900106
Publication status	Published - Jan 1979
Externally published	Yes

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