|
Watercontent |
Elongation |
TensileStrength |
Shear viscosity (Cp) |
Samples |
(%) |
(mm) |
(N/mm2) |
6 rpm |
60 rpm |
Pulp-LiCl-4% |
321±0.61 |
8±0.21 |
48±0.2 |
203±1 |
200±2 |
Pulp-LiCl-6% |
283±0.92 |
13±0.77 |
51±0.5 |
411±3 |
407±1 |
Pulp-LiCl-8% |
241±0.54 |
15±0.26 |
62±0.3 |
621±2 |
617±4 |
Pulp-LiCl-10% |
225±0.23 |
19±0.84 |
66±0.1 |
985±4 |
979±6 |
Pulp-LiCl-12% |
192±0.91 |
20±0.65 |
*67±0.3 |
*1426±2 |
1422±5 |
|
Each column represents the mean (± s.e.m) number of samples tested at 25°C to obtain a relied value. Mean ± s.e.m for n=5 for each test. An asterisk indicates statistical
differences from the film prepared with 12 wt% of LiCl (p<0.05). |
Table 1: Properties of hydrogel membranes of pulp. |