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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A viscous, water-soluble, protein covering the surface of [ | + | 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 | |
| − | + | * Hard (ecru) silk contains 24-26% sericin | |
| − | + | * Souple silk contains 17-18% sericin | |
| − | + | * Soft silk contains < 5% sericin | |
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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) | ||
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
Soluble in water. | Soluble in water. | ||
| − | == | + | ==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. | ||
| − | + | * 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] | |
* 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 | ||
| − | * | + | * 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