Nature and Control of Tannery Processes: A Practical Exposition of the Purposes and Functions of the Beamhouse, Chrome Tanning, and Fat Liquoring ... by the Latest Researches (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph R. Lorenz

9780267868735: Nature and Control of Tannery Processes: A Practical Exposition of the Purposes and Functions of the Beamhouse, Chrome Tanning, and Fat Liquoring ... by the Latest Researches (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267868731 ISBN 13: 9780267868735

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the practical chemistry of leather making, from beamhouse to fat-liquoring, with clear guidance rooted in modern research.

This practical exposition explains how each step shapes the quality, cost, and performance of chrome-tanned leather, helping tanners keep control in their own shops.

This edition focuses on the purposes and functions of key tannery processes and the means to control them within the tannery. It is written for the working professional, with accessible explanations and practical analytical guidance that can be applied in daily production.

Understand how soaking, liming, deliming, and bating set the stage for effective chrome tanning.
Learn how to manage the chrome-tanning liquor, including its acidity, basicity, and the critical role of alkali at specific points in the process.
Discover how to analyze and monitor salt content, dyeing compatibility, and fat-liquoring to achieve consistent finishes.
Get insight into retanning and neutralizing steps for stable, durable leather suitable for uppers and other hides.

Ideal for readers of technical leather chemistry, tannery managers, and hands-on chemists seeking a reliable, issue-focused reference for modern chrome tanning and related steps.

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