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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A thin fiber obtained from the outer bark of the Nepal paper plant (Daphne bholua), a small shrub native to central Asia. Daphne fibers have been used to produce fine, strong paper since ancient times. | + | A thin fiber obtained from the outer bark of the Nepal paper plant (''Daphne bholua''), a small shrub native to central Asia. Daphne fibers have been used to produce fine, strong paper since ancient times. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Nepal paper plant; Daphne bholua | + | Nepal paper plant; ''Daphne bholua'' |
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
| − | Fiber width = 6-12 microns with tapering ends. Regular, evenly spaced striations. Parenchchymal cells have an irregular shape with regularly spaced markings. | + | * Fiber width = 6-12 microns with tapering ends. |
| + | * Regular, evenly spaced striations. | ||
| + | * Parenchchymal cells have an irregular shape with regularly spaced markings. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | T.Collings, D. Miller, 'The Identification of Oriental Paper Fibers' ''The Paper Conservator'', vol 3, 1978. | + | * T.Collings, D. Miller, 'The Identification of Oriental Paper Fibers' ''The Paper Conservator'', vol 3, 1978. |
| − | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: Daphne" [Accessed January 6, 2003]. | |
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: Daphne" | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:32, 18 July 2022
Description
A thin fiber obtained from the outer bark of the Nepal paper plant (Daphne bholua), a small shrub native to central Asia. Daphne fibers have been used to produce fine, strong paper since ancient times.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Nepal paper plant; Daphne bholua
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Fiber width = 6-12 microns with tapering ends.
- Regular, evenly spaced striations.
- Parenchchymal cells have an irregular shape with regularly spaced markings.
Resources and Citations
- T.Collings, D. Miller, 'The Identification of Oriental Paper Fibers' The Paper Conservator, vol 3, 1978.
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: Daphne" [Accessed January 6, 2003].