A Text-Book of Paper-Making (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles F. Cross

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331937239 ISBN 13: 9780331937237

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the science and craft of paper-making with a practical, principle-first guide.

This is a nonfiction text that presents the fundamentals of paper-making as a coherent set of principles. It explains how plant fibres become paper, the role of chemistry in beating, sizing, and finishing, and how mill processes fit together in the real world. The edition emphasizes scientific perspective while recognizing that practical experience in a mill is essential for mastery.

The book is designed for students and apprentices, offering clear explanations, revised content, and illustrations that connect theory to practice. It explains the decisions behind beating methods, fibre preparation, and the chemistry of fibres and additives, helping readers understand why processes work as they do.

• Core ideas about cellulose, fibres, and plant materials and how they influence paper quality
• Beating, refining, and the physical effects on pulp and end product
• Sizing, loading, colouring, and other finishing steps that affect performance
• How paper machines, testing, and process controls fit into mill practice

Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in papermaking principles and their practical application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331937239
• ISBN 13: 9780331937237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 441