TAPPI T 553
Alkalinity of paper as calcium carbonate (alkaline reserve of paper)
| Organization: | TAPPI |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2015 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 5 |
scope:
This test method covers the determination of the alkalinity or alkaline reserve of paper, or both.
A qualitative test is described that indicates the presence of carbonate. (The detection limit is approximately 5% calcium carbonate.)
A quantitative test is described that determines the alkalinity expressed as percent calcium carbonate or alkaline reserve, or both, expressed as moles per kilogram of paper.
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