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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A viscous, water-soluble, protein covering the surface of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=raw%20silk raw silk] fibers. Sericin adheres the fibrous fibers together in the cocoon. It is partially to completely removed in the manufacture of fabric.  
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A viscous, water-soluble, protein covering the surface of [[raw%20silk|raw silk]] fibers. Sericin adheres the fibrous fibers together in the cocoon. It is partially to completely removed in the manufacture of fabric.  
  
- Raw silk contains 20-30% sericin  
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* Raw silk contains 20-30% sericin  
 
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* Hard (ecru) silk contains 24-26% sericin  
- Hard (ecru) silk contains 24-26% sericin  
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* Souple silk contains 17-18% sericin  
 
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* Soft silk contains < 5% sericin  
- Souple silk contains 17-18% sericin  
 
 
 
- Soft silk contains < 5% sericin  
 
  
 
In recent years, sericin has been used as an adhesive in Asian paper and textile conservation.
 
In recent years, sericin has been used as an adhesive in Asian paper and textile conservation.
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silk gum; silk glue; seracin (sp)
 
silk gum; silk glue; seracin (sp)
  
== Other Properties ==
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in water.
 
Soluble in water.
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
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* E.Hansen, H.Sobel, "Effect of the Environment on the Degradation of Silk: A Review" in The Textile Specialty Group Postprints, AIC, Buffalo, p.114-130, 1992.
  
° E.Hansen, H.Sobel, "Effect of the Environment on the Degradation of Silk: A Review" in The Textile Specialty Group Postprints, AIC, Buffalo, p.114-130, 1992. ° M.Brooks, S.O'Conner, J.McDonnell "The Application of Low-energy X-radiography in the Examination and Investigation of Degraded Historic Silk Textiles" ICOM Preprints, Edinburgh, Vol. II, p.670-79, 1996. ° Hai-Yen Hua-Ströfer and Yun Tsong Liou, "Die Entwicklung der Seidengewinnung und die Anwendung des Nebenproduktes Sericin als Klebemittel in der Restaurierung" at [http://www.hua-stroefer.de www.hua-stroefer.de]
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* M.Brooks, S.O'Conner, J.McDonnell "The Application of Low-energy X-radiography in the Examination and Investigation of Degraded Historic Silk Textiles" ICOM Preprints, Edinburgh, Vol. II, p.670-79, 1996.  
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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* Hai-Yen Hua-Ströfer and Yun Tsong Liou, "Die Entwicklung der Seidengewinnung und die Anwendung des Nebenproduktes Sericin als Klebemittel in der Restaurierung" at [http://www.hua-stroefer.de www.hua-stroefer.de]
  
 
* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
 
* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
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* Rosalie Rosso King, ''Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation'', Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
 
* Rosalie Rosso King, ''Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation'', Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
  
* External source or communication  Comment: Hai-Yen Hua-Ströfer and Yun Tsong Liou, "Die Entwicklung der Seidengewinnung und die Anwendung des Nebenproduktes Sericin als Klebemittel in der Restaurierung" at www.hua-stroefer.de (submitted by K von Lerber, 7/29/05)
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* Hai-Yen Hua-Ströfer and Yun Tsong Liou, "Die Entwicklung der Seidengewinnung und die Anwendung des Nebenproduktes Sericin als Klebemittel in der Restaurierung" at www.hua-stroefer.de (submitted by K von Lerber, 7/29/05)
  
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

Latest revision as of 14:29, 23 October 2022

Description

A viscous, water-soluble, protein covering the surface of Raw silk fibers. Sericin adheres the fibrous fibers together in the cocoon. It is partially to completely removed in the manufacture of fabric.

  • Raw silk contains 20-30% sericin
  • Hard (ecru) silk contains 24-26% sericin
  • Souple silk contains 17-18% sericin
  • Soft silk contains < 5% sericin

In recent years, sericin has been used as an adhesive in Asian paper and textile conservation.

Synonyms and Related Terms

silk gum; silk glue; seracin (sp)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water.

Resources and Citations

  • E.Hansen, H.Sobel, "Effect of the Environment on the Degradation of Silk: A Review" in The Textile Specialty Group Postprints, AIC, Buffalo, p.114-130, 1992.
  • M.Brooks, S.O'Conner, J.McDonnell "The Application of Low-energy X-radiography in the Examination and Investigation of Degraded Historic Silk Textiles" ICOM Preprints, Edinburgh, Vol. II, p.670-79, 1996.
  • Hai-Yen Hua-Ströfer and Yun Tsong Liou, "Die Entwicklung der Seidengewinnung und die Anwendung des Nebenproduktes Sericin als Klebemittel in der Restaurierung" at www.hua-stroefer.de
  • Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
  • Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
  • Hai-Yen Hua-Ströfer and Yun Tsong Liou, "Die Entwicklung der Seidengewinnung und die Anwendung des Nebenproduktes Sericin als Klebemittel in der Restaurierung" at www.hua-stroefer.de (submitted by K von Lerber, 7/29/05)
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
  • Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

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