The textile fibres; their physical, microscopical, and chemical properties (1904)
Matthews, J. Merritt (Joseph Merritt), 1874-1931 · New York, J. Wiley & sons; [etc., etc.] · leaf 148
ishing between cotton and linen. Anhydrous stannicchloride gives a black color, and sulphuric acid dissolves thecotton fibre rapidly. 3. Physical Properties.—The natural, spiral-like twist presentin the cotton fibre causes the latter to be especially adaptable topurposes of spinning. The spinning… … Fig. 35.—Cotton Fibre, Swollen with Schweitzers Reagent (X500).Showing the walls of the internal canal, and the spirally fibrous structure of the cellulose wall. together, but also on the length and fineness of staple. Thesethree qualities in general will designate the character and fineness
Textile fibers
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