Date of Award
4-1982
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Paper Science and Engineering
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine how CMC, HEC and Kelgin QL function in their control of water retention. It is proposed that their performance can be related to the presence of hydroxyl and carboxyl groups on the hydrocolloid molecule. It was also proposed to study the effect of pigment selection on water retention. Water retention values (WRV) were measured on a modified S. D. Warren conductivity tester. It was concluded that the proposed theory represents a valid explanation of the water retention mechanism involving these additives. Differences in WRV of the additives was attributed to structural differences between the additive molecules. It was also concluded that no single factor-hydrophilic tendency, particle size, shape or distribution- could be identified to account for differences in WRV or improvement when pigment selection was varied.
Recommended Citation
McKeel, Thomas P., "An Investigation of the Relationships between Water Retention Additives and the Water Retention Mechanism" (1982). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 323.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/323