how can one differentiate between silk and cotton fibres by considering their burning properties
Answers
Answered by
32
Heya
FOR SILK
Genuine silk will burn with a smell like burnt hair and will produce a black, powdery ash. It will only burn while the flame is being applied – take the flame away and the threads will stop burning.
FOR FABRIC
Cotton: Burns, but does not melt. It has the odor of burning paper,
leaves, or wood. The residue is a fine, feathery, gray ash.
Hemp: Same as cotton.
Linen: Same as cotton.
Ramie : Same as cotton.
Rayon : Same as cotton.
Silk: Burns, but does not melt. ...
Wool, and other Protein Fibers: Burns, but does not melt.
Hope it will help you
FOR SILK
Genuine silk will burn with a smell like burnt hair and will produce a black, powdery ash. It will only burn while the flame is being applied – take the flame away and the threads will stop burning.
FOR FABRIC
Cotton: Burns, but does not melt. It has the odor of burning paper,
leaves, or wood. The residue is a fine, feathery, gray ash.
Hemp: Same as cotton.
Linen: Same as cotton.
Ramie : Same as cotton.
Rayon : Same as cotton.
Silk: Burns, but does not melt. ...
Wool, and other Protein Fibers: Burns, but does not melt.
Hope it will help you
Similar questions