The binding part or glue that binds cellulose fibres together in wood.
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CELLULOSE MEDIA
A filter material made from plant fibers. Because cellulose is a natural material, its fibers are rough in texture and vary in size and shape. Compared to synthetic media, these characteristics create a higher restriction to the flow of fluids.
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DIGESTER
A vessel used to cook the wood and chemicals to break down the lignin that binds the cellulose fibres together.
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DIGESTER
A vessel used to cook the wood and chemicals to break down the lignin that binds the cellulose fibres together.
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CELLULOSE
Wood fibres used in the production of pulp.
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ACID PROCESS
A chemical pulping process that uses an acidic calcium sulphite solution plus heat to break the bonds in wood between the cellulose and the wood fibres.
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ALKALINE (SULFATE OR KRAFT) PROCESS
A chemical pulping process that uses an alkaline cooking liquor, caustic soda, plus heat to break the bonds in wood between the cellulose and the wood fibres.
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SULFATE PROCESS
A chemical pulping process that uses an alkaline cooking liquor, caustic soda, plus heat to break the bonds in wood between the cellulose and the wood fibres.
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SULPHITE PROCESS
A chemical pulping process that uses an acidic calcium sulphite solution plus heat to break the bonds in wood between the cellulose and the wood fibres.
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PULP
The cellulose material used to produce paper board and other paper products.
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PULP WASHER
A device by which the lignin solution or weak black liquor is removed from the pulp.
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