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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [ | + | [[Starch|Starch]] granules that have been treated with [[acetic%20anhydride|acetic anhydride]] to replace some of the hydroxyl groups with acetyl groups. Starch acetate is a smooth, non-lumpy paste that can be diluted with water. It dries to a strong flexible film. Starch acetate is used for textile sizing, as an adhesive, and for greaseproofing paper. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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acetylated starch; modified starch | acetylated starch; modified starch | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
| − | Soluble in water. | + | * Soluble in water. |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 769 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 769 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:07, 4 June 2022
Description
Starch granules that have been treated with Acetic anhydride to replace some of the hydroxyl groups with acetyl groups. Starch acetate is a smooth, non-lumpy paste that can be diluted with water. It dries to a strong flexible film. Starch acetate is used for textile sizing, as an adhesive, and for greaseproofing paper.
Synonyms and Related Terms
acetylated starch; modified starch
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in water.
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 769