Effect of Different Ceramic Fibers on Properties of Paper Handsheets

Abstract

The effect of surface treatment of ceramic fibers on properties of handsheets was discussed. It is indicated with the addtion of ceramic fibers, the tightness of handsheets increases and the tensile index, elongation and tear index increase at first and then decrease. The tightness, tensile index, elongation and tear index of handsheets with surface treated ceramic fibers are higher than that with untreated ceramic fibers. The ceramic fibers and paper fibers can interweave into three dimensional networks.