Question:
What effect do the zeolite fillers have on the physical properties of the Artcare paper products?Answer:
Physical and Chemical Properties of the Artcare Zeolite
Artcare Paper and Board Mechanical Properties
Any filler, including buffers and zeolites, will slightly weaken the tensile, tear and burst strengths of the filled paper.
Question:
How is porosity of the paper decreased in Artcare products?Answer:
A paper's porosity is dependent on the density of fibers in the paper. Fibers in Artcare papers are modified in the paper mill by fibrulating the fibers or using shorter fibers so they mat down to a greater extent. This yields a paper of higher fiber density and lower porosity.Question:
What is the effect of porosity decrease on the paper's mechanical properties?Answer:
It slightly strengthens the paper's mechanical properties.Question:
What effect does the paper's porosity have on how well the alkaline buffers in the paper neutralize acids?Answer:
It should have no effect.Question:
Is the surface of an Artcare paper made more abrasive by the addition of the zeolite?Answer:
No. Based on tests using a Crock-Meter, it appears that Artcare papers behave the same as calcium carbonate-buffered conservation grade papers in terms of their potential to scratch a smooth, softer surface when rubbed under pressure on that surface.
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