Question

How can you identify various
types of fibers by burning test?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Identification of Fibers Through Burning Test:

1.Cotton. When ignited it burns with a steady flame and smells like burning leaves. ...

2.Linen. Linen takes longer to ignite. ...

3.Silk. It is a protein fibre and usually burns readily, not necessarily with a steady flame, and smells like burning hair. ...

4.Wool. ...

5.Acetate. ...

6.Acrylic. ...

7.Nylon. ...

8.Polyester

Answer 2

Answer:

Generally,if ash is soft and the odour is of burning of hair or paper,then it is a natural fiber.Cellulose fibers burn rapidly with a yellow flame...