Abstract

The principle consists in an accurate measurement of the thickness and diameter of a disk of leather and calculation of the apparent density by dividing the mass by the volume. Used apparatus consists of steel press knife, thickness gauge, balance (+/- 0,001 g) and instrument for measuring diameter. The method is applicable to all leathers for which an accurate measurement of thickness can be made.


General information 

  • Status
     : Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 1972-10
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 2
  • Technical Committee
     : IULTCS International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies
  • ICS
     :
    59.140.30 Leather and furs

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