Date of Award
12-1978
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Abstract
This study was performed to determine the effect of the addition of pigments in the flotation de-inking of newsprint. It has been proposed that pigments aid in the flotation and removal of ink. Two pigments were investigated: talc and diatomaceous earth.
The addition of talc caused the brightness of the sheets to drop because the talc became heavily concentrated with ink. The addition of diatomaceous earth to the cell had no effect upon the flotation and removal of the ink. Therefore the addition of pigments to improve ink flotation and removal cannot be justified.
Recommended Citation
Cody, Harold M., "The Effect of Pigments in the Flotation De-Inking of Newsprint" (1978). Paper Engineering Senior Theses. 49.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/engineer-senior-theses/49