Question

Factors influencing chemical composition of cotton

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Cotton Fiber

Cotton is a natural cellulosic fiber. It is widely used natural fiber. It is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. In order to understand the scouring and bleaching process it is necessary to know the constituents of cotton. As scouring and bleaching were done on cotton it will be an advantage to throw light on composition of cotton:

Cotton

Composition of cotton:

Component

Amount (dry basis)%

Main location

Primary wall (%)

Cellulose

94

Secondary wall

48

Protein

1.3

Lumen

12

Pectin substance

0.9

Primary wall

12

Oil, fat & wax

0.6

Cuticle

7

Ash

1.2

3

Malic, citric and other organic acids

0.8

Lumen

14

Total sugar

0.3

Primary wall

Pigment

Trace

Others

0.9