Register Now

Login

Lost Password

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.

________ expresses the lignin content of pulp.

a) Beta number
b) Gamma number
c) Kappa number
d) Alpha number

Answer: c
Explanation: Kappa number expresses the lignin content of pulp. A high kappa number indicates a high lignin content. The kappa number of bleachable softwood and hardwood pulps is 30–40 and 18–20 respectively.

Join The Discussion