Title: Practical Testing of Raw Materials: A Concise Handbook for Manufacturers, Merchants, and Users of Chemicals, Oils, Fuels, Gas Residuals and Bye-Products, and Paper Making Materials, With Chapters on Water Analysis and the Testing of Trade Effluents
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0331197294
ISBN 13: 9780331197297
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 510 grams

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Practical testing insights for quality control across raw materials, from pulp to chemicals.

This concise handbook guides the reader through sampling, testing, and data interpretation to ensure accuracy and consistency in industrial materials analysis.

With clear, process‑based guidance, it covers the challenges of sampling wood pulp and other commodities, including how to handle normal and damaged parcels, how moisture variability affects test results, and how to apply standard sampling percentages in parcels of different sizes. The book emphasizes practical decision making for chemists, quality managers, and plant operators who test incoming materials and need reliable procedures.

Step‑by‑step techniques for selecting representative samples from large lots and understanding when standard percentages should be adjusted.
Strategies for dealing with damaged or water‑affected parcels and how moisture and weight impact results.
Guidance on interpreting moisture content, weight variation, and their effect on official testing outcomes.
A framework for applying these methods to wood pulps and related materials within paper and chemical industries.

Ideal for readers involved in paper making, pulp purchasing, or industrial chemistry, who need practical, field‑ready methods to assess raw materials quickly and accurately.

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