Baking powder(Suitable for puffed flour products)

Baking powder is a compound additive mainly used in the production of flour products and puffed foods. Baking powder contains a variety of substances, the main components of which are sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid. Usually a compound of carbonate and solid acid. When carbonates come into contact with water and acids, they break down into a variety of substances. During this process, a high is released, but no flavor is produced. Therefore, the taste of the product is inconvenient.     Fermentation   There are generally three fermentation methods for making fermented dough: old yeast, fresh yeast, and baking powder. Fresh yeast and baking powder are commonly used in households. Pay careful attention to the aluminum content in baking powder. Aluminum content in food exceeding national standards can cause harm to the human body.   Yeast and baking powder both have the function of fermentation, but they are essentially different.   Yeast is a pure biological leavening agent, an active microorganism, which will not cause any harm to the human body; while chemical baking powder is a chemical leavening agent, generally referring to baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), stink powder (ammonium bicarbonate), alum ( Potassium aluminum sulfate or potassium aluminum sulfate, SAS), baking powder (baking powder) and other substances.   Classification   chemical leavening agent   baking powder   1. Baking soda ( sodium bicarbonate ,): Under the action of acidic substances contained in food , baking soda can be decomposed into sodium ions , water and carbon dioxide gas, the latter of which can fluff food. However, the reaction of baking soda to release gas requires the presence of acidic substances and is completed in a very short time. The initiation of the reaction is difficult to control. If the dosage is too large, it will produce a bitter or astringent taste . For these reasons, baking soda is rarely used as a leavening agent alone, and is generally used as one of the components of a compound leavening agent.   2. Stinky powder ( ammonium bicarbonate ): Stinky powder is generally used when a large amount of gas needs to be generated quickly. Stinky powder will decompose into water, ammonia and carbon dioxide gas when heated or under acidic conditions . Due to the rapid release, very little ammonia gas remains in the finished product, and there will be no ammonia smell in the finished product. Since stink powder easily decomposes and releases ammonia gas (this is where the name of stink powder comes from) and loses its effect, it is difficult to store and is generally rarely used in households. Stinky powder is used when baking peach cakes or certain biscuits.   3. Alum (potassium aluminum sulfate or potassium aluminum sulfate, SAS): Commonly used alum is actually an acidic mixture, which releases gas when it interacts with food’s inherent or added ingredients such as baking soda, which has a fluffy effect. It is generally also an acid component used as a compound fluffing agent. The characteristic is that it can react quickly at high temperatures . A common example is for frying fried dough sticks   baking powde   1. Baking powder: It is a compound leavening agent, and there are many different types. Generally, solid alkali and acid powders are mixed . They do not contact or react under dry conditions. Once they come into contact with water, they will dissolve and contact, and the reaction will release gas. Solid alkali powder is commonly used in baking soda, and solid acid powder includes tartar ( tartar) and phosphate (phosphate, such as calcium phosphate and sodium pyrophosphate ). Their reaction speeds are very fast; in addition, alum (SAS) is used. ) as a solid acid, the reaction rate is much slower, but very fast at high temperatures. Alum is commonly found in Double-acting (DA) baking powders. Double effect means that after mixing water and flour, baking soda first reacts with a fast solid acid (such as cream of tartar) to release the first batch of gas. At this time, alum and baking soda basically do not react, but when heated, alum When heated with baking soda, a second batch of gas is released, which is called double-acting. Commonly seen on the market is double active baking powder. Some self-raising flours also have baking powder already mixed into them and need to be baked quickly after adding water. Because baking powder is easy to store and easy to control, it has become the most commonly used leavening agent and is used in most Western-style pastries.   2. Dangers of chemical leavening agents :   Since the reaction products of baking soda and stink powder ( carbon dioxide , ammonia) are also products of human metabolism, as long as they are not used excessively, they will not cause obvious health problems , but they will destroy certain nutrients in food such as vitamins. And both alum and baking powder contain aluminum. Many international reports have pointed out that aluminum is closely related to Alzheimer’s disease . It also reduces memory, suppresses immune function , and hinders nerve conduction . Moreover, aluminum is excreted very slowly from the human body. The amount of alum and baking powder in food should be strictly controlled. Use and try to eat less aluminum-containing foods.   biological leavening agent   Yeast is a unicellular facultative anaerobic eukaryotic microorganism. After being added to the dough, it can produce carbon dioxide gas through its own metabolism to achieve the purpose of fluffiness. This process is often called fermentation. In the past, old noodles were often fermented, mainly relying on wild yeast and some miscellaneous bacteria. Dough usually contains organic acids, which give it a sour taste. Baking soda needs to be added to neutralize the sour taste. Bacterial metabolites and added baking soda may introduce harmful ingredients or destroy nutrients.   The active yeast commonly used in modern times has high purity and rarely produces acidic substances. At the same time, yeast itself is composed of protein and carbohydrates, and is rich in B vitamins and other trace elements such as calcium and iron, and is rich in nutrients. value. Yeast acts as a leavening agent for pasta and requires sufficient time and temperature to produce carbon dioxide.   Obviously, yeast is a beneficial biological leavening agent that has no negative impact on the human body and can provide nutrients and vitamins that humans need but lack. is the most ideal fermentation method. It is essentially different from chemical baking powder. Simply put, yeast is not chemical baking powder!

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Protein Powder

Protein powder, using purified soy protein .   In healthy people, protein deficiency does not occur. Excessive protein intake is not only a waste, but also harmful to human health.     Introduction   Protein is the most important nutrient to ensure the health of the body . It is necessary to maintain and repair the body and cell growth . It not only affects the growth of body tissues such as muscles, but also participates in the production of hormones, the maintenance of immune function, and the use of other nutrients and oxygen. Transport, hemoglobin production, blood coagulation and many other aspects. General mental workers require 0.8-1.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight every day, while high-intensity athletes and bodybuilders require 2-3 times that amount. This is because high-intensity exercise will damage muscle cells to varying degrees. , causing the decomposition of muscle protein. Timely supplementation of protein can reduce the destruction of muscle tissue, promote protein synthesis, and even over-recovery, thereby growing muscles and improving strength. The traditional way of supplementing protein by eating meat often leads to the intake of too much fat, causing an increase in body fat and even affecting cardiovascular health.   Children in the growth and development period need a large amount of protein to meet the needs of physical development, and pregnant women need a large amount of protein to produce red blood cells and develop the fetus. However, the traditional supplement method of eating big fish and meat often makes many women still lose weight after giving birth. It cannot be reduced because while they are supplementing protein, they are also supplementing a lot of fat. Patients after surgery and recovering from serious illness also need a large amount of protein to promote recovery and improve immunity.   use   Protein powder is a nutritional food supplement targeted at specific groups of people. As an amino acid supplement, protein powder can provide essential nutrients due to protein deficiency for young children, the elderly, sports people, pre- and post-operative patients and people losing weight.   In addition, people with poor appetite or poor digestion, as well as people who are on a diet to lose weight, and vegetarians may not have enough protein intake. This will not only cause developmental delays in children and affect the body’s water metabolism, but may also lead to low immune function and poor sleep. and anemia and other diseases. In these cases, a high-quality protein powder makes a good supplement.   nutritional value   Participate in the composition of the body and the metabolism of the body   Protein is an important type of nutrient. Its existence is closely related to various activities of life. For example, it participates in the composition and metabolism of the body, participates in the composition and metabolism of genetic information, and also provides heat for the body.   The extent to which they can be digested, absorbed and utilized by the human body is also different.   There are extremely many types of proteins. Proteins from different food sources can be digested, absorbed and utilized by the human body to different extents. In other words, different types of proteins have different nutritional values. The main factor that determines the nutritional value of proteins is protein. Types and contents of essential amino acids . The amino acid score (AAS) is a commonly used indicator to evaluate the types and contents of essential amino acids in proteins .   Healthy people do not need to consume protein powder   The “Reference Intake of Dietary Nutrients for Chinese Residents” recommends that the daily protein intake per adult is 65 to 90 grams, or 10% to 12% of total energy to meet metabolic needs. In addition, protein intake varies depending on a person’s age, weight and labor intensity. Children and adolescents during the growth and development period, as well as pregnant or lactating women, generally have higher protein requirements.   The main function   1. Supplementary nutritional sources   Protein is the main source of nitrogen in the human body . It can not only provide part of the energy consumed, but can also be used to synthesize new tissues. Protein in the adult body accounts for about 17% of body weight, and 3% of protein participates in metabolic renewal every day. Infants , young children, teenagers, pregnant women, and lactating women must not only maintain tissue protein renewal, but also synthesize new tissues. When there is insufficient protein in the body, people’s basic life activities will be affected, which can lead to growth retardation, underweight, and mental retardation in children and adolescents; in adults, fatigue, weight loss, anemia , reduced plasma albumin , and even edema; And can cause menstrual disorders in women. Consuming protein powder can effectively prevent or improve these symptoms.   2. Prevent disease   Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Western developed countries. High plasma cholesterol levels are a major cause of heart disease. Animal fat in the diet can increase plasma cholesterol levels and is an important factor in arteriosclerosis and heart disease. Excess saturated fatty acids , cholesterol , and blood cholesterol are directly related to heart disease. Reducing plasma cholesterol also reduces the risk of heart disease. In 1982, scientists from many countries conducted comparative experiments in Italy and Switzerland on patients with high cholesterol using soy protein to replace animal protein. The results showed that consuming 50 grams of soy protein per day reduced their total plasma cholesterol by 20%. This study proved that soy protein It can reduce the adverse effects of blood lipids and cholesterol on the heart in patients with high cholesterol. In the United States, doctors recommend that heart patients eat soy protein before taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. Because soy protein is neither a drug (no toxic side effects) and cheap, it can effectively prevent heart disease without any side effects.   3. Reduce the burden on the kidneys   Kidney disease is a common long-term complication of diabetes , with more than 20% of diabetic patients suffering from impaired kidney function . Ingesting animal protein will increase the burden on the kidneys, leading to aggravation of the condition. Soy protein can prevent and reduce the damage of animal protein to the kidneys by lowering plasma cholesterol levels. Through observation of the dietary treatment of patients with kidney disease, it is found that replacing animal protein with soy protein has the best effect, and patients with kidney disease are also willing to accept foods containing soy protein.   For people   For special people in need, in addition to supplementing essential amino acids through food, protein powder can be appropriately selected as a protein supplement, but the amount of protein powder must be paid attention to. After protein is digested and absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, it needs to be processed by the liver and converted into the body’s own substances for use by the body.   At the same time, nitrogen-containing substances such as ammonia, urea , and creatinine , the products of protein metabolism in the body, need to be excreted by the kidneys. If a person eats too much protein, it will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys and have adverse effects on the human body. Therefore, more protein is not always better .   Use with caution   1. Patients with liver disease should use with caution   Due to obstacles in the liver’s processing and utilization of protein, protein intake should be appropriately increased. However, for patients with hepatic coma and advanced cirrhosis, supplying too much protein will increase the burden on the liver and aggravate the condition, so animal protein should be limited . And because its metabolism in the body will produce more ammonia, which can induce or aggravate hepatic coma, so these patients can choose some plant proteins rich in branched chain amino acids , especially soy protein . Because branched-chain amino acids are mainly metabolized in muscles, they have a protective effect on liver function.   2. Children under three years old should not eat it   Newborns should not consume protein powder. The best nutrition for babies is breast milk. If the child cannot eat breast milk due to various reasons, he should choose formula milk powder corresponding to the month or age instead of protein powder, because the protein composition of the latter is not suitable for young children and is not conducive to the child’s digestion and absorption. It is likely to cause vomiting, diarrhea or allergies in the future.   3. Gout patients should choose carefully   Consume protein powder with soy protein as the main ingredient. Because the purine in soybeans can cause an increase in uric acid in the body, causing or exacerbating gout. However, some brands of soy protein powder have undergone special processing to reduce the purine content. 4. Special patients should seek medical advice before consumption. The protein contained in protein powder is of high quality. It is decomposed by the liver in the body and then synthesized into the body’s own tissue components. Its metabolites are excreted in the urine through the kidneys. Patients with existing liver, kidney disease and other serious diseases may increase the burden on their organs after taking protein powder. Therefore, before taking protein powder, you should seek the advice of your doctor before deciding whether to consume it. If you want to increase your protein powder consumption, you should also listen to your doctor’s advice.

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C-Reactive Protein

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein (acute protein) that rises sharply in the plasma when the body is infected or tissue damaged. It activates complement and strengthens the phagocytosis of phagocytes to play a regulatory role in clearing the invading body. Pathogenic microorganisms and damaged, necrotic, and apoptotic tissue cells.     definition   C-reactive protein (CRP) refers to some proteins (acute proteins) that rise sharply in the plasma when the body is infected or tissue damaged. CRP can activate complement and strengthen phagocytosis by phagocytes to play a regulatory role, thereby eliminating pathogenic microorganisms that invade the body and damaged, necrotic, and apoptotic tissue cells , and plays an important protective role in the body’s natural immune process.   characteristic   CRP is not only a non-specific inflammatory marker, but also directly involved incardiovascular diseases such as inflammation and atherosclerosis , and is the most powerful predictor and risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The interaction between CRP and complement C1q and FcTR enables it to exhibit many biological activities, including host defense response to infection, phagocytosis and regulation of inflammatory response, etc. The combination with damaged cells, apoptotic cells and nuclear antigens also plays an important role in autoimmune diseases.   normal value   Which detection method is used depends on the conditions of each laboratory and the requirements for sensitivity and specificity. Immunodiffusion, radioimmunoassay, turbidimetry, and enzyme-labeled immunoassay methods all have practical value.   Normal value: 800-8000μg/L (immunodiffusion or turbidity method) .   Nursing precautions   1. Do not eat greasy or high-protein foods the day before blood drawing , and avoid drinking a lot of alcohol. The ethanol content in the blood will directly affect the test results.   2. After 20:00 on the day before blood collection, you should fast for 12 hours to avoid affecting the test results.   3. When collecting urine specimens for examination, clean the vulva before collecting urine. The container used should be clean and free of contamination. Chemical substances such as detergents, disinfectants, and preservatives should not be mixed to avoid affecting the examination results.   4. Women should prevent leucorrhea from being mixed into urine. Pay attention to expelling part of the urine first, and then collect the specimen, that is, collect the mid-section urine.   5. Urine should be sent for testing immediately after retention to avoid erroneous test results caused by urine retention.   Related diseases   Malignant myxoma of the left atrium , mucocutaneous lymphaden syndrome, Takayasu arteritis, microscopic polyangiitis , nonspecific systemic necrotizing small vessel vasculitis , pediatric Historian-Johanne syndrome , pediatric Takayasu arteritis  , adult still’s disease, rheumatic fever, pediatric pneumonia   clinical significance   Clinical significance of CRP measurement:   (1) The levels of acute inflammation, tissue damage, myocardial infarction , surgical trauma, radiation damage and other diseases increase rapidly within hours after the onset, and tend to increase exponentially. When the disease improves, it quickly drops to normal, and its increase is positively correlated with the degree of infection. The patient’s CRP increases after surgery, and the CRP level should decrease 7 to 10 days after surgery. If CRP does not decrease or increases again, it indicates possible complications such as infection or thromboembolism.   (2) CRP is closely related to other inflammatory factors, such as the total number of white blood cells, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. There is a positive correlation with WBC. Plays an active role in the inflammatory response and gives the body non-specific resistance. When a patient’s disease attacks, it can rise earlier than WBC and return to normal quickly, so it has extremely high sensitivity.   (3) Help identify types of respiratory infections. CRP can be used for the differential diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections: During bacterial infection, CRP levels increase; while during viral infections, CRP does not increase or is slightly increased. Therefore, the CRP value can help doctors identify the type of respiratory tract infection and be targeted. of medication and treatment.   (4) CRP is elevated in patients with malignant tumors . For example, the joint detection of CRP and AFP can be used for the differential diagnosis of liver cancer and benign liver diseases, and can be used to judge the efficacy and prognosis of liver cancer. CRP increases before surgery and decreases after surgery, and its response is not affected by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and corticosteroid treatment, which is helpful to evaluate the progression of the tumor.   (5) Assess the severity of acute pancreatitis . When CRP is higher than 250 mg/L, it indicates extensive necrotizing pancreatitis.   (6) Using the ultra-sensitive latex enhanced method to measure CRP can improve the sensitivity of the measurement and can be used to predict the risk of coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction .

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Caustic Soda Pearls (Granular Caustic Soda)

Caustic soda in pearl is a kind of solid caustic soda product. Caustic soda in pearl is granular caustic soda, also known as pearl caustic soda, a kind of solid caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) product, chemical formula: NaOH. According to the particle size, it can be divided into coarse caustic soda and fine caustic soda. The particle size of fine caustic soda is about 0.7mm, and its shape is very similar to washing powder. USE Among solid alkalis, flake alkali and granular alkali are the most common and used solid alkalis, and granular alkali is easier to use than flake alkali, but the production process of granular alkali is relatively more difficult and complicated than that of flake alkali. Therefore, the price of granular alkali is naturally higher than that of flake alkali. Granular alkali is mainly used as a chemical raw material and is an important basic chemical raw material with a wide range of uses. It is used in the chemical industry to manufacture formic acid, oxalic acid, borax, phenol, sodium cyanide, soap, synthetic fatty acids, synthetic detergents, etc. It is used as a desizing agent, scouring agent, mercerizing agent, and solvent for reducing dyes and Haichang blue dyes in the textile printing and dyeing industry. It is used in the smelting industry to manufacture aluminum hydroxide, aluminum oxide and metal surface treatment agents. It is used as an acid neutralizer, decolorizer and deodorizer in the instrument industry. It is used as a starch gelatinizer and neutralizer in the adhesive industry. In addition, it is widely used in enamel, medicine, cosmetics, leather making, coatings, pesticides, glass and other industries. In most industrial aspects, granular caustic soda is superior to other solid caustic soda such as flake caustic soda, and is therefore widely welcomed by industrial manufacturing. However, the production process of granular caustic soda is also more difficult than that of other solid caustic soda such as flake caustic soda. Characteristic Solid caustic soda is very easy to deliquesce and react with carbon dioxide, so the storage of solid caustic soda generally requires absolute dryness and sealing. Granular caustic soda is solid sodium hydroxide, which has all the chemical properties of sodium hydroxide. When placed in the air, it will absorb moisture in the air to deliquesce and react with carbon dioxide to deteriorate. It also requires dry and sealed packaging. Domestically, 25KG three-layer plastic woven bags are generally used to package granular caustic soda. Caustic soda flakes Caustic soda flakes are white translucent flaky solids. Caustic soda flakes are basic chemical raw materials and are widely used in light textile industries such as papermaking, synthetic detergents and soaps, viscose fibers, rayon and cotton fabrics, pesticides, dyes, rubber and chemical industries, oil drilling, refining petroleum grease and tar refining in the petroleum industry, as well as defense industry, machinery industry, wood processing, metallurgy industry, pharmaceutical industry and urban construction. It is also used to manufacture chemicals, paper, soap and detergents, rayon and cellophane, process bauxite to make alumina, and is also used for mercerization of textiles and water treatment. Shape Caustic soda flakes are white translucent flaky solids. Industrial-grade caustic soda flakes are allowed to have a slight color according to the national standard (GB209-2006). This is the color of impurities in caustic soda flakes. Caustic soda flakes quality standard 99 caustic soda flakes (IS-IT-Ⅰ) sodium hydroxide ≥ sodium carbonate ≤ sodium chloride ≤ ferric oxide ≤ Superior product 99.0 0.5 0.03 0.005 First-class product 98.5 0.8 0.05 0.008 Qualified product 98.0 1.0 0.08 0.01 96 caustic soda flakes (IS-DT-Ⅰ) sodium hydroxide ≥ sodium carbonate ≤ sodium chloride ≤ ferric oxide ≤ Superior product 96.0 1.2 2.5 0.008 First-class product 96.0 1.3 2.7 0.01 Qualified product 95.0 1.6 3.0 0.02 Note IS: solid sodium hydroxide IT: usually refers to sodium hydroxide produced by ion exchange membrane method, but not limited to this process. DT: usually refers to sodium hydroxide produced by diaphragm method, but not limited to this process. Usage Protection Storage and Transportation Caustic Soda Pearl Product Uses 1. Used in papermaking and cellulose pulp production; 2. Used in the production of soap, synthetic detergents, synthetic fatty acids, and the refining of animal and plant oils and fats. 3. Used as a desizing agent, scouring agent, and mercerizing agent for cotton cloth in the textile printing and dyeing industry. 4. Used in the chemical industry to produce borax, sodium cyanide, formic acid, oxalic acid, phenol, etc. 5. Used in the petroleum industry to refine petroleum products and in oil field drilling mud. It is also used in the production of alumina, surface treatment of metallic zinc and metallic copper, as well as in glass, enamel, leather making, medicine, dyes, and pesticides. 6. Food-grade products are used as acid neutralizers in the food industry, as peeling agents for citrus, peaches, etc., as detergents for empty bottles, empty cans, and other containers, as well as decolorants and deodorizers. 7. It can also be used as an alkaline desiccant. Caustic soda is widely used in the national economy, and many industrial sectors need caustic soda. The sector that uses the most caustic soda is the manufacture of chemical drugs, followed by papermaking, aluminum smelting, tungsten smelting, rayon, artificial cotton, and soap manufacturing. In addition, a large amount of caustic soda is also used in the production of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals and organic intermediates, the recycling of old rubber, the production of metallic sodium, the electrolysis of water and the production of inorganic salts, and the production of borax, chromium salts, manganates, phosphates, etc. Caustic Soda Pearl Toxicity Protection It is extremely corrosive. When its solution or dust splashes on the skin, especially on the mucous membrane, it can produce soft scabs and penetrate into deep tissues. Scars are left after burns. If it splashes into the eyes, it will not only damage the cornea, but also damage the deep tissues of the eyes. If it splashes on the skin accidentally, rinse it with clean water for 10 minutes immediately; if it splashes into the eyes, it should be immediately rinsed with clean water or saline for 15 minutes, and then 2% novocaine should be injected. Severe cases should be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately. The maximum allowable concentration of caustic soda dust in the air is 0.5mg/m3. Operators must wear work clothes, masks, protective glasses, rubber gloves, rubber aprons, long rubber boots and other labor protection products when working. Neutral and hydrophobic ointment should be applied on the skin. The production workshop should be well ventilated. Caustic Soda Pearl Packaging, Storage and Transportation Caustic soda flakes are generally packed in 25kg three-layer plastic woven bags, with the inner and outer layers being plastic woven bags and the middle layer being a plastic inner film bag. Caustic soda flakes are classified as Class 8.2 alkaline corrosives in the Classification and Marking of Commonly Used Hazardous Chemicals (GB 13690-92), and are Class 8 hazardous goods, with the hazard code: 1823. They should be stored in ventilated, dry warehouses or cargo sheds. The packaging containers should be intact and sealed. They should not be stored or transported together with flammable materials and acids. During transportation, attention should be paid to moisture and rain protection. In case of fire, water, sand and various fire extinguishers can be used to put out the fire, but firefighters should pay attention to the corrosiveness of caustic soda dissolved in water.

Caustic soda flakes (sodium hydroxide flakes)

Flake sodium hydroxide is corrosive sodium hydroxide reaction water called caustic soda. Sodium hydroxide dissolves under heating conditions and is easily soluble in water. Sodium hydroxide is in the air and it is gradually changed with carbon dioxide and sodium carbonate. Introduction English name: Sodium hydroxide Caustic Soda Flake sodium hydroxide Caustic asbestos white caustic alkali agent alkali sand Content: 99% Net weight: 25kg Characteristics: Easily deliquescent solids in various forms, odorless. . Dissolving releases enough heat, its aqueous solution has astringent and greasy feeling, and the solution is strongly alkaline. Chemical name After the flake sodium hydroxide is opened, it attracts water vapor from the air (hygroscopic effect). Sodium hydroxide dissolves like ethanol or glycerin. Spanish pearl alkali is a highly corrosive alkaline substance. When dissolved in water, it can make phenolphthalein paper appear red and litmus paper appear blue. Caustic soda is available in both solid and liquid forms: pure solid caustic soda is white and can be in the form of blocks, flakes, rods, or granules, and is brittle; pure liquid caustic soda is a colorless, transparent liquid. Sodium hydroxide is also soluble in ethanol and glycerol; but is insoluble in ether, acetone, and liquid ammonia. Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda,[2][3] has the molecular formula NaOH and is highly corrosive to metal substrates. It is a white solid that can be in the form of pellets, flakes, or granules, although it is sometimes in the form of a 50% saturated solution. Product Uses Bleach – Industrial bleach for industrial and consumer applications such as mold and mildew control in homes or controlling microbial levels in swimming pools and hot tubs. Petroleum products – Used in the exploration, production, and processing of oil and natural gas. Caustic soda removes objectionable odors resulting from the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and mercaptans from these materials. Aluminum production – Used to dissolve bauxite, the raw material for aluminum production. Chemical Processing – used as a basic raw material for a wide range of downstream products, including solvents, plastics, fabrics, adhesives, coatings, herbicides, dyes, inks, pharmaceuticals, etc. Other small applications of caustic soda include water treatment, beverage bottle cleaners, cleaning products such as drain and pipe cleaners, oven cleaners and other household cleaning products, household soaps. Sodium hydroxide has a wide range of uses. In chemical experiments, in addition to being used as a reagent, it can also be used as an alkaline desiccant due to its strong water absorption and deliquescent properties. Sodium hydroxide is widely used in the national economy and is required by many industrial sectors. The sector that uses the most sodium hydroxide is the manufacture of chemicals, followed by papermaking, aluminum smelting, tungsten smelting, rayon, artificial cotton and soap manufacturing. In addition, in the production of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals and organic intermediates, the recycling of old rubber, the production of metallic sodium, the electrolysis of water, and the production of inorganic salts, the production of borax, chromium salts, manganates, phosphates, etc., a large amount of caustic soda is also used.

gravel

Rubble (English: Rubble) is a small piece of broken rock with irregular size, shape, and texture . It may be caused by natural causes or caused by man-made damage.   rock   Rock is a solid aggregate with a stable shape composed of one or several minerals and natural glass . Rocks composed of one mineral are called monomineral rocks , such as marble composed of calcite , quartzite composed of quartz , etc.; rocks composed of several minerals are called complex mineral rocks , such as granite composed of quartz, feldspar, mica and other minerals. , gabbro is composed of basic plagioclase and pyroxene , etc. Liquids without a certain shape such as oil , gases such as natural gas , and loose sand and mud are not rocks.   Rock is one of the materials that make up the earth’s crust and is the main component of the earth’s lithosphere . Among them, feldspar is the most important rock-forming component in the earth’s crust , accounting for 60%, and quartz is the second most abundant ore.   Rocks are classified according to their origin, structure and chemical composition. Most rocks contain silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ), and 74.3% of the earth’s crust is composed of the latter. The silicon content in rocks is one of the important factors that determine rock properties.   Rocks were an important source of early tools for humans and played an important role in human evolution . Therefore, the first period of human civilization is called the Stone Age . Rocks have always been important materials and tools for human life and production.   Classification   Rocks are mainly divided into three categories according to their origin: igneous rocks ( magmatic rocks ), sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks . In the entire earth’s crust, igneous rocks account for about 95%, sedimentary rocks account for less than 5%, and metamorphic rocks are the least. However, in different circles, the distribution proportions of the three types of rocks vary greatly. 75% of the rocks on the earth’s surface are sedimentary rocks, and only 25% are igneous rocks. The deeper you go from the surface, the more igneous and metamorphic rocks there are. The deep crust and upper mantle are mainly composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks account for 64.7% of the entire crustal volume, metamorphic rocks account for 27.4%, and sedimentary rocks account for 7.9%. Among them, basalt and gabbro account for 65.7% of all igneous rocks, and granite and other light-colored rocks account for about 34%.   The differences between these three types of rocks are not absolute. As the constituent minerals change, their properties also change. As time and environment change, they will transform into rocks of another nature. Some people therefore think that this classification is arbitrary.   application   In human development, the application of rocks involves many aspects such as society and technology. Records of rock use by humans and other hominids date back to the Paleolithic Age , 2.5 million years ago . Some of the oldest technologies that are still in use can be found using lithic technology . The mining of metal ores is also one of several important factors in human progress. Depending on the metals available in different regions, the speed of civilizational progress will also be affected.   mining   Main article: Mining industry Mining is the process of removing valuable minerals or other geological materials from sources such as ores and veins and separating them from the soil. Raw materials that can be collected by mining include alkali metals , precious metals, iron , tungsten , coal, diamonds , limestone , oil shale and rock salt . If a material cannot be produced agriculturally or synthesized in a laboratory or factory , it must be mined. Exploitation in a broad sense refers to obtaining any natural resources from the earth (such as oil , natural gas , salt and even water ). The mining of rocks and metals has begun in prehistoric times. Modern mining procedures include preliminary exploration of the ore body , analysis of the potential benefits of the ore, the raw materials required for mining, and, if mining is completed, restoring the land so that it can be used for other purposes. The nature of the mining process can have potential negative impacts on the environment, both during and after mining. Most countries around the world therefore have laws governing the negative impacts of mining processes.   Make building materials   Marble: The rock surface of marble has a fine texture and is often used as a wall or floor. Since marble is metamorphosed from limestone and its main component is calcium carbonate, it is also a raw material for making cement. Marble is soft and delicate, making it a good sculpture stone. Many famous statues are made of marble, such as the famous Venus statue. Others, such as walls or decorations, are often made of marble, such as vases, ashtrays, tables and other household items. In addition, there are also a large number of artificial stone building materials produced from its stone powder ; its properties are very similar to natural marble. Granite: Taiwan’s native granite can only be seen in Kinmen , so almost all old houses in Kinmen are made of granite. The granite used in temples in Taiwan comes from Fujian and is mostly used for dragon pillars, floor tiles, and stone lions in temples. Slate : Because it easily breaks into thin sheets and is easily available in mountainous areas, aboriginal people still use slate as a building material to build slate houses or walls. Conglomerate : Some conglomerates contain pebbles and sand and are poorly cemented, making them easily dispersed. For example, this conglomerate is found in the Quaternary Touchan Mountain Formation in western Taiwan, in which pebbles and sand are both building materials. Limestone : The most common limestone in Taiwan is formed from coral and is commonly known as coral reef limestone. In Penghu, coral reefs are commonly known as “stones” and are used by residents as building materials for walls to shield them from the strong northeast monsoon and protect crops. Mudstone : Since its main component is clay, it has been used as a raw material for bricks and pottery since ancient times. Andesite : Due to its hard material, it is also commonly used as dragon pillars in temples, stone carvings on walls, tombstones, floor tiles, etc.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Polyvinyl chloride, referred to as PVC in English, is the third most produced synthetic polymer plastic in the world (after polyethylene and polypropylene ), with approximately 40 million tons of PVC produced annually. PVC is a polymer formed by polymerizing vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) with initiators such as peroxides and azo compounds or under the action of light and heat according to a free radical polymerization reaction mechanism. Vinyl chloride homopolymer and vinyl chloride copolymer are collectively called vinyl chloride resin .   PVC was once the most widely produced general-purpose plastic in the world and was widely used. There are two types of PVC: rigid (sometimes abbreviated as RPVC) and soft. Rigid polyvinyl chloride is used in construction pipes, doors and windows. It is also used to make plastic bottles, packaging, bank or loyalty cards. Adding plasticizers makes PVC softer and more elastic. It can be used in pipes, cable insulation, flooring, signage, phonograph records, inflatable products and rubber substitutes.   On October 27, 2017, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer published a preliminary reference list of carcinogens. Polyvinyl chloride is included in the list of Class 3 carcinogens.     Main categories   According to different application scopes, PVC can be divided into : general-purpose PVC resin, high-polymerization PVC resin, and cross-linked PVC resin. General-purpose PVC resin is formed by the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer under the action of an initiator; high degree of polymerization PVC resin refers to a resin polymerized by adding a chain extender to the vinyl chloride monomer polymerization system; cross-linked PVC resin is A resin polymerized by adding a cross-linking agent containing diene and polyene to the vinyl chloride monomer polymerization system.   According to the method of obtaining vinyl chloride monomer , it can be divided into calcium carbide method, ethylene method and imported (EDC, VCM) monomer method (it is customary to refer to the ethylene method and imported monomer method as the ethylene method).   According to the polymerization method , polyvinyl chloride can be divided into four categories: suspension polyvinyl chloride, emulsion polyvinyl chloride, bulk polyvinyl chloride, and solution polyvinyl chloride. Suspension polyvinyl chloride is the largest variety in production, accounting for about 80% of the total PVC production. Suspension polyvinyl chloride is divided into six models according to absolute viscosity: XS-1, XS-2…XS-6; XJ-1, XJ-2…, XJ-6. The meaning of each letter in the model: X-suspension method; S-loose type; J-compact type.   According to the plasticizer content , PVC plastics are often divided into: unplasticized PVC, the plasticizer content is 0; rigid PVC, the plasticizer content is less than 10%; semi-rigid PVC, the plasticizer content 10-30%; soft PVC, plasticizer content is 30-70%; PVC paste plastic, plasticizer content is more than 80%. The difference in properties between hard PVC and soft.   Physical and chemical properties   PVC is slightly yellow, translucent and shiny. The transparency is better than polyethylene and polypropylene, but worse than polystyrene. Depending on the amount of additives, it is divided into soft and hard polyvinyl chloride. Soft products are flexible and tough and have a sticky feel. Hard products have a higher hardness than low-density polyethylene. And lower than polypropylene, whitening will occur at the inflection point. Stable; not easily corroded by acid and alkali; relatively resistant to heat.   PVC has flame retardancy (flame retardant value is above 40), high chemical resistance (resistant to concentrated hydrochloric acid, 90% sulfuric acid, 60% nitric acid and 20% sodium hydroxide), mechanical strength And the advantage of good electrical insulation.   PVC has poor stability to light and heat. The softening point is 80°C and begins to decompose at 130°C. Without heating the stabilizer, PVC begins to decompose at 100°C and decomposes faster above 130°C. When heated, it decomposes and releases hydrogen chloride gas (hydrogen chloride gas is a poisonous gas), causing it to change color from white to light yellow to red to brown to black. Ultraviolet rays and oxygen in sunlight will cause photo-oxidative decomposition of PVC, thus reducing the flexibility of PVC and eventually becoming brittle. This is why some PVC plastics turn yellow and become brittle over time.   It has stable physical and chemical properties, is insoluble in water, alcohol, and gasoline, and has low gas and water vapor leakage; it can withstand any concentration of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid below 90%, nitric acid below 50-60%, and nitric acid below 20% at normal temperature. Caustic soda solution has certain resistance to chemical corrosion; it is quite stable to salts, but can be dissolved in organic solvents such as ethers, ketones, chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons.   Industrial polyvinyl chloride resin is mainly amorphous structure, but also contains some crystalline areas (about 5%), so polyvinyl chloride has no obvious melting point and starts to soften at about 80°C. The heat deformation temperature (under 1.82MPa load) is 70-71℃, it starts to flow at 150℃ under pressure and begins to slowly release hydrogen chloride, causing the polyvinyl chloride to change color (from yellow to red, brown, or even black).   The weight average relative molecular mass of industrial polyvinyl chloride is in the range of 48,000-48,000, and the corresponding number average relative molecular mass is 20,000-19,500. The weight average relative molecular mass of most industrial resins is between 100,000 and 200,000, and the number average relative molecular mass is between 45,500 and 64,000. Rigid polyvinyl chloride (without plasticizer) has good mechanical strength, weather resistance and flame resistance. It can be used alone as a structural material and used in the chemical industry to manufacture pipes, plates and injection molded products. Rigid polyvinyl chloride can be reinforced with materials.   Material processing   Polyvinyl chloride plastics come in various forms, which vary greatly, and their processing methods are also diverse, including pressing, extrusion, injection, coating, etc. The particle size, fish eyes, bulk density, purity, foreign impurities, and porosity of PVC resin all have an impact on processability; for paste resin, the viscosity and gelling properties of the paste should be considered.   PVC is an amorphous polymer with small shrinkage. The powder should be preheated before processing to eliminate moisture, enhance the plasticizing effect and prevent bubbles. Moreover, PVC is very easy to decompose, especially when it comes into contact with steel and copper at high temperatures (decomposition temperature is 200 degrees). The molding temperature range is small and the material temperature must be strictly controlled. When using a screw injection machine and a straight-through nozzle, the hole diameter should be large to prevent material stagnation in dead corners. The mold pouring system should be thick, the gate cross-section should be large, the mold should be cooled, the mold temperature is 30-60 ℃, and the material temperature is 160-190 ℃.   Below the glass transition temperature (T g , 80 ℃), polyvinyl chloride is in a glassy state; at T g → viscous flow temperature (T f , about 160 ℃), it is highly elastic and rubbery, with plasticity; at T f → thermal decomposition Temperature (T d ) is a viscous flow state. The higher the temperature, the easier the flow. When the temperature exceeds T d , PVC decomposes a large amount of hydrogen chloride (HCl), and the material loses its chemical stability and physical properties. Therefore, T d is the upper limit temperature for processing and molding. Due to the large intermolecular forces of polyethylene, Tf is very high, even close to the decomposition temperature, so plasticizers need to be added to reduce Tf. On the other hand, stabilizers also need to be added to increase the T d of PVC before it can be processed and formed.   The glass transition temperature (T g ) is only related to the molecular chain segment structure and has little to do with the molecular weight, while the viscous flow temperature (T f ) is the temperature at which macromolecules begin to move and is related to the molecular weight. The larger the molecular weight, the higher the Tf . Therefore, for some processing molding (such as injection molding), it is necessary to appropriately reduce the molecular weight of the resin. According to different molecular weights, domestic suspended polyvinyl chloride resins are divided into grades 1-7. The larger the number, the smaller the molecular weight. XJ-4 (XS-4 ) to Plasticizers reduce T f , so they are often used in the manufacture of soft products. Polyvinyl chloride with an average degree of polymerization below 1,000 is called low-polymerization polyvinyl chloride, which has better processing properties. Less plasticizer can be added during the processing, so that the product will not be accelerated due to the migration of plasticizers. Ageing. Low-polymerization polyvinyl chloride products have good transparency and are widely used in building materials, food and drug packaging materials, and as replacements for organic glass products.   PVC melt is a non-Newtonian pseudo-fluid. The greater the shear speed, the smaller the apparent viscosity, and the change is quite sensitive. When the temperature is raised, the viscosity does not decrease much. Even if the plastic is below the decomposition temperature, it will generate heat and oxidative degradation due to being at a higher temperature for a long time, which will affect its performance. Therefore, improving the fluidity of PVC melt should mainly consider increasing the shear rate (increasing pressure). In fact, increasing the external force helps the movement of macromolecules, causing T f to decrease, and macromolecules can flow at a lower temperature.   The main purpose   Vinyl chloride profile Profiles and special-shaped profiles are the largest areas of PVC consumption in my country, accounting for about 25% of the total PVC consumption. They are mainly used to make doors, windows and energy-saving materials, and their application volume is still growing significantly across the country. In developed countries, the market share of plastic doors and windows also ranks first, such as 50% in Germany, 56% in France, and 45% in the United States.   PVC pipe Among the many PVC products, PVC pipes are the second largest consumer area, accounting for about 20% of its consumption. In our country, PVC pipes were developed earlier than PE pipes and PP pipes. They have many varieties, excellent performance, and wide range of uses, and occupy an important position in the market.   PVC film The consumption of PVC in the PVC film field ranks third, accounting for about 10%. After PVC is mixed with additives and plasticized, a three-roller or four-roller calender is used to form a transparent or colored film with a specified thickness. The film is processed in this way to become a calendered film. It can also be processed by cutting and heat sealing to process packaging bags, raincoats, tablecloths, curtains, inflatable toys, etc. The wide transparent film can be used in greenhouses, plastic greenhouses and mulch films. Biaxially stretched films can be used for shrink packaging due to their thermal shrinkage characteristics.   PVC hard materials and sheets Stabilizers, lubricants and fillers are added to PVC. After mixing, the extruder can be used to extrude hard pipes, special-shaped pipes and corrugated pipes of various diameters, which can be used as sewer pipes, drinking water pipes, wire casings or stair handrails. . By overlapping and hot-pressing the rolled sheets, hard plates of various thicknesses can be made. The plates can be cut into the required shapes, and then PVC welding rods and hot air are used to weld them into various chemically resistant storage tanks, air ducts and containers.   PVC general soft products The extruder can be used to extrude hoses, cables, wires, etc.; the injection molding machine can be used with various molds to make plastic sandals, soles, slippers, toys, auto parts, etc.   PVC packaging materials PVC products are mainly used for packaging various containers, films and hard sheets. PVC containers are mainly used to produce bottles for mineral water, beverages, and cosmetics, as well as for packaging refined oils. PVC films can be used to co-extrude with other polymers to produce low-cost laminates, as well as transparent products with good barrier properties. PVC film can also be used in stretch or shrink packaging for mattresses, cloth, toys and industrial goods.   PVC siding and flooring PVC siding is mainly used to replace aluminum siding. Except for part of the PVC resin, the remaining components of PVC floor tiles are recycled materials, adhesives, fillers and other components. They are mainly used on the hard floors of airport terminals and other places.   PVC daily necessities Luggage bags are traditional products made of polyvinyl chloride. PVC is used to make various imitation leathers for luggage bags and sports products such as basketballs, footballs and rugby balls. It can also be used to make belts for uniforms and special protective equipment. PVC fabrics for clothing are generally absorbent fabrics (no coating required), such as ponchos, baby pants, imitation leather jackets and various rain boots. Polyvinyl chloride is used in many sports and entertainment products, such as toys, records and sporting goods. PVC toys and sporting goods have grown rapidly and have advantages due to their low production cost and easy molding.   PVC coated products Artificial leather with a backing is made by applying PVC paste on cloth or paper and then plasticizing it at above 100°C. You can also calender PVC and additives into a film first, and then laminate it with the substrate. Artificial leather without a backing is directly rolled into a soft sheet of a certain thickness by a calender, and then patterns are embossed on it. Artificial leather can be used to make suitcases, bags, book covers, sofas and car seat cushions, as well as floor leather, which can be used as floor coverings in buildings.   PVC foam products When mixing soft PVC, add an appropriate amount of foaming agent to make a sheet, which is foamed and molded into foam plastic, which can be used as foam slippers, sandals, insoles, and shock-proof buffer packaging materials. It can also be made into low-foaming hard PVC sheets and special profiles using an extruder. It can be used as a substitute for wood and is a new type of building material.   PVC transparent sheet Impact modifiers and organic tin stabilizers are added to PVC, and then mixed, plasticized, and calendered to become transparent sheets. Thermoforming can be used to make thin-walled transparent containers or for vacuum blister packaging. It is an excellent packaging material and decorative material.   other Doors and windows are assembled from hard special-shaped materials. In some countries, it has occupied the door and window market together with wooden doors and windows, aluminum windows, etc.; imitation wood materials, steel-substitute building materials (in the north and seaside); and hollow containers. Virtual circuit is one of the services provided by the packet switching network (the other is datagram service). Simply put, it uses the internal control mechanism of the network to establish virtual logical connections between user hosts and ensure that information can be transmitted on them. The correctness and sequence of packets, virtual circuits must be established and dismantled before and after communication. A permanent virtual circuit is a virtual circuit that is established during network initialization and remains maintained. Both X.25 networks and B-ISDN provide PVC services. PVC plastic bags are generally prohibited.          

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Offset printing press(Lithographic printing press)

An offset printing press is a type of lithographic printing press . During printing, the printed images and text are first printed from the printing plate onto the rubber cylinder, and then transferred to the paper by the rubber cylinder.     Offset printing machines can be divided into sheet-fed offset printing machines and web-fed offset printing machines according to different paper feeding methods; according to the number of printing colors completed in one paper pass, they can be divided into single-color, two-color, four-color and multi-color printing machines; according to the printing substrate The maximum paper format can be divided into small offset printing presses , six-open, four-open, half-open and full-sheet printing presses.   In addition, there are double-sided printing presses that can complete two-sided printing at the same time in one paper pass. Sheet-fed offset printing press is a lithographic printing press , used for printing high-grade commercial prints and packaging prints, and is the mainstream of modern paper printing.   development path   birth   In 1904, Mr. Caspar Hermann of Germany was trying to improve lithographic printing technology, trying to find a new production method through countless experiments. The American Mr. Ella Washington Roubaix got involved in this research work by accident. During a printing job, Ira Washington Roubaix noticed that a piece of paper did not travel along the normal path during the printing process. He tried to print patterns on both the front and back of the paper. The image was first transferred from the printing plate to On the blanket of the impression cylinder , and then onto the paper. An unexpected scenario occurred: This indirect imprinting method produced a product with higher printing quality, and the elastic blanket surface transferred the ink to the paper more evenly. The printing method developed simultaneously by Caspar Hermann and Ira Washington Roubaix was born. This is the origin of what we often call offset printing. They separately designed sheet-fed offset printing equipment, but it was not immediately commercialized. It was not until 1912 that the world’s first web offset printing equipment, Universal, was launched, with a speed of 8,000 sheets/hour, and the offset printing machine was truly recognized by the world.   prototype   In 1911, KBA and Manroland , which had decades of experience in the production of letterpress and gravure printing machines , developed their first offset printing machines. From then on, they began to make more attempts in the field of printing.   In the 1920s, companies such as Manroland, KBA, and Komori all launched their own sheet-fed and web-fed offset printing equipment. In cooperation with related companies, we have developed various automated printing equipment with paper delivery units, refrigeration units, folding and drum drying components.   In 1932, KBA (Radebeul Company) launched the world’s first four-color sheet-fed offset printing press, Planeta-Deca, which took offset printing technology a big step forward.   World War II destroyed many factories, and the development of offset printing technology was also affected, stagnating for more than ten years. In the 1940s, the boom in American newspaper production and mass circulation further promoted the advancement of offset printing technology. After 1945, offset printing made it possible to achieve high quality and high requirements for commercial advertising. In contrast, producing four-color continuous-tone images using letterpress printing techniques became expensive and time-consuming. As the industry’s demand for image and printing quality continues to increase, offset printing technology has made new breakthroughs.   growing up   In the 1950s, printing technology emerged one after another and developed rapidly. The emergence of imagesetters broke the 540-year printing history of movable type typesetting for the first time and led to the emergence of digital image and text typesetting. Especially the emergence of the second generation imagesetters in 1954 made the typesetting technology Go to the next level. In 1956, the emergence of prefabricated photosensitive plates (PS plates) and plate-making equipment made offset printing technology a fish in water. At the same time, the demand for offset printing technology increased significantly. In the 1950s, manroland, KBA, Komori, Akiyama, etc. successively developed their own two-color and four-color offset printing equipment.   In the 1960s, the issue of ink balance during the printing process became the key to the development of offset printing technology. He invented alcohol dampening solution, and since the advent of the Dahlgren continuous dampening system in 1960, offset printing has begun to reach the level of clarity achieved by letterpress printing and compete with mature letterpress printing for the market.   In 1962, Heidelberg launched KOR, an offset printing machine modified from a letterpress printing machine, on drupa, thus entering the offset printing market. The emergence of small offset printing equipment such as KOR, as well as the ABDick350 and 360 series of small offset printing machines, attracted a large number of offset printing machine users. Most of them are small printing companies, which drives the rapid development of offset printing on a global scale. At this stage, various offset press manufacturers continued to launch new offset presses. In 1965, KBA made a huge breakthrough in sheet-fed offset printing technology and produced the world’s first unit-type and double-diameter imprinting and paper transfer machines. Cylinder printing press, this design was adopted and is still the mainstream form of sheet-fed printing press today.   Although the offset printing process had not yet been widely adopted around the world at this time, a considerable number of people had realized that it was a better quality and more accurate printing method.   In the 1970s, commercial printing began to develop vigorously. Printing technology (color printing system) developed towards automatic high-end color separation technology and full-page typesetting design system. It gradually bid farewell to photographic color separation and manual color separation, making color images easier to transmit and Realize “what you see is what you get”. Although the color printing system is expensive and cannot be widely used in printing plants, it has been concluded that it is the future development direction of offset printing technology.   The electrostatic printing introduced by Xerox at that time also pushed offset printing technology to a new level in a sense. The convenience and speed of electrostatic printing are particularly suitable for the needs of short-run printing, forcing printer manufacturers to keep up with market demand and focus on To improve the printing speed and automation of the equipment. Therefore, in the offset printing presses launched during this period, the unit printing press, button control and mechanical automatic ink supply system became standard configurations, and the printing speed was also improved.   At this time, various offset printing rookies continued to appear. In 1971, Akiyama originally designed and developed a 3-diameter impression cylinder and a four-open, four-color machine Hi-Ace426 with a speed of 10,000 sheets per hour; in 1972, Manroland produced the first modular machine Printing press – Rondoset offset press and the first ROLAND 800 sheet-fed offset press with ink compensation control system, its printing speed can reach 10,000 sheets per hour, and the launch of COLORMAN, the largest rotary printing press in Europe at the time; in 1974, Heidelberg Launched the first model of a new generation of printing presses – the Speedmaster 72V four-color offset press ; in 1974, KBA (Planeta) launched the world’s first sheet-fed offset press with eight units.   Rapid development   In the mid-1980s, printing plants began to use computers to control the printing process. Most of the offset presses in this era realized automation of ink transfer, dampening, registration adjustment and plate reading, simplifying operations and improving printing efficiency. The application of computers in offset printing and the advent of film output machines have greatly improved the working efficiency of offset printing machines. Many offset printing machines launched in the 1980s were equipped with ink remote control systems, computer-controlled pre-inking systems, dampening unit control, alcohol-free dampening, color control systems, flipping devices, etc. Representative models include Heidelberg GTO52 and Akiyama HA1P40. , Hi-Ace432 and Bestech32, Komori Riselong L40, etc. as examples. It is worth mentioning that in 1985, KBA produced the Rapida 104, the world’s first split sheet-fed offset press with a printing speed of 15,000 sheets/hour.   In the 1990s, the birth of the direct-to-plate system (CTP) was the most important contribution to offset printing technology, bringing the work efficiency and application of offset printing machines to unprecedented levels. Offset presses are more automated and digital technology is more widely used. The highlight of this period was the GTO-DI, the world’s first on-machine direct-to-plate printing press jointly launched by Presstek and Heidelberg at the Print 91 Chicago Print Show, which represented the future development direction of short-run offset printing. At IPEX 98, the Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 74 DI direct imaging offset press was exhibited for the first time and caused a sensation around the world. Today, these configurations may no longer seem new, but at the time it was comparable to laser printers and met the needs of on-demand color printing. Even on drupa 2000, many printing press manufacturers launched their own DI solutions. In 1997, KBA launched the Compacta 215, the world’s first commercial web offset press that fully adopted shaftless technology, which was also an important breakthrough in the development of web offset presses. Since then, shaftless technology has been widely used in web offset presses. Heidelberg CP Window, the world’s first fully digital printing control system, also met users at drupa1990.   At this stage, the offset printing press products launched by major manufacturers have become more mature and complete, and have begun to develop in the direction of multi-color groups and multi-functions, making multi-color group double-sided printing, connected varnishing and drying no longer just a dream. Manroland launched the Roland 700 and Roland 300, medium-sized machines with a printing speed of 15,000 sheets/hour, and the Roland 900, a large-format sheet-fed offset press with an innovative concept; Komori was the first in the world to develop the Komori fully automatic plate changer (Full-APC) ; The new production line of Heidelberg Speedmaster SM74 offset printing press strives to dominate the four-format (52cm × 74cm) printing market; KBA launches the first ten-color (five-to-five) Rapida printing press; Akiyama designs and develops a unique high-performance roller arrangement , high efficiency, high value-added Jprint type sheet-fed double-sided printing press; Komori developed multi-color double-sided offset printing machine LITHRONE 40SP, etc.   Classification   Offset printing machines can be divided into single-color, two-color, four-color and multi-color printing machines according to the number of printing colors completed in one paper pass. According to the maximum paper format that can be printed, it can be divided into small offset printing presses, six-open, four-open, folio and full-sheet printing presses. In addition, there are also double-sided printing presses that can complete two-sided printing at the same time in one paper pass. According to the dampening system, it can be divided into alcohol machine (that is, the offset printing machine with alcohol dampening version), water truck (that is, the offset printing machine with water dampening version) and waterless offset printing machine.   future   The offset printing technology jointly invented by the German Caspar Hermann and the American Ella Washington Roubaix triggered a complete revolution in offset printing technology. This breakthrough enabled the offset printing technology to develop for a hundred years and occupy the entire The printing industry produces 70% of the market. As a technology that has lasted for a hundred years and is constantly improving, the development of offset printing technology is closely related to the development of the global economy and the progress of mankind. A hundred years of history have made it more mature and exciting.    

Pigments(Colorant)

Pigments are substances that give colors to objects. Pigments are divided into soluble and insoluble, inorganic and organic. Inorganic pigments are generally mineral substances. Humans have long known the use of inorganic pigments, using colored earth and ores, to paint on rock walls and smear their bodies. Organic pigments are generally derived from plants and marine animals, such as mozambique, garcinia and purple extracted from shellfish in ancient Rome.   Introduction Pigment is a powdery substance used for coloring. It is insoluble in water, grease, resin, organic solvents and other media, but can be evenly dispersed in these media and can color the media, and has a certain hiding power. The basic requirements for pigments used in art are that the finer the particles, the better, the brighter the color, the better, and the longer it lasts without discoloration, the better (the stability is better). Watercolor paints Watercolor paints, except white, are almost all transparent. Only in this way can the needs of watercolor cover dyeing be met. Gouache paint was originally invented by adding white powder to watercolor paint to make the color opaque. Because watercolor paint is transparent, it is difficult to correct if you make a mistake. Gouache paint can be easily modified because it is opaque. Later, raw materials such as gum arabic were added to the gouache pigment to further improve its performance. Gum arabic can make the surface of gouache paint have a layer of luster after it dries. However, in special occasions where flat coating is required (such as rendering renderings and coloring animations), the glue will form irregular spots on the surface of the color, or make the color dull. It is uneven, so there are special degumming pigments. Oil paint is paint diluted with oil. Chinese painting pigments are very rich and come in various types, ranging from mineral powder to plant extraction to animal extraction, and the types are complex. Theoretically, as long as there are three primary colors of red, blue and yellow, all other colors can be mixed, but the purity of the mixed colors is always not high enough. Therefore, modern art paint manufacturers produce high-purity pigments for various hues and brightness colors. to meet various needs. From the most basic 12 colors to the usual 24 colors or even 48 colors to more than 60 colors. Special metallic colors are not included. use It is an indispensable raw material for the manufacture of paints, inks, oil painting pastes, cosmetic paints, colored papers, etc. It is also used for filling and coloring plastics, rubber products, and synthetic fiber solutions. Performance characteristics Pigments usually have the following properties: color. Color pigments are pigments that selectively absorb and scatter visible light energy and can present colors such as yellow, red, blue, and green under natural light conditions. Tinting power. The ability of a coloring pigment to absorb incident light. It can be expressed as a relative percentage equivalent to the tinting power of a standard pigment sample. Covering power. The ability of a film-forming substance to cover the surface color of a substrate. It is often expressed in grams of pigment contained in paint covering an area of ​​1 square meter. Lightfastness. The ability of pigments to maintain their original color under certain lighting conditions. Generally, an eight-level system is used, with level eight being the best. Weather resistance. The ability of pigments to maintain their original properties under certain natural or artificial climatic conditions. Generally, a five-level system is used, with level five being the best. Volatile. Mainly refers to moisture, which is generally not more than 1%. Oil absorption. Refers to the number of grams of refined linseed oil required to form a uniform mass of 100 grams of pigment. The one with the smallest oil absorption capacity is better. The oil absorption capacity is related to the specific surface area and structure of the pigment particles. water soluble matter. The water-soluble substances contained in the pigment are expressed as a mass percentage of the pigment. The water-soluble content of pigments used in paint making is often controlled below 1%. concept Pigment is a colored fine-grained powdery substance that is generally insoluble in water and can be dispersed in various media such as oils, solvents, and resins. It has hiding power, tinting power, and is relatively stable to light. It is often used in the preparation of coatings, inks, and colored plastics and rubber, so it can also be called a colorant. Pigments differ from dyes in that dyes are generally soluble in water (an old distinction), while pigments are generally insoluble in water. Dyes are mainly used for dyeing textiles and other materials. However, this distinction is not very clear, because some dyes may also be insoluble in water, and pigments are also used in pigment printing and pulp coloring of textiles. The chemical structure of organic pigments is similar to that of organic dyes, so they are usually regarded as a branch of dyes. Performance characteristics Pigments usually have the following properties: color . Color pigments are pigments that selectively absorb and scatter visible light energy and can present colors such as yellow, red, blue, and green under natural light conditions. Tinting power . The ability of a coloring pigment to absorb incident light. It can be expressed as a relative percentage equivalent to the tinting power of a standard pigment sample. Covering power . The ability of a film-forming substance to cover the surface color of a substrate. It is often expressed in grams of pigment contained in paint covering an area of ​​1 square meter. Lightfastness . The ability of pigments to maintain their original color under certain lighting conditions. Generally, an eight-level system is used, with level eight being the best. Weather resistance . The ability of pigments to maintain their original properties under certain natural or artificial climatic conditions. Generally, a five-level system is used, with level five being the best. Volatile . Mainly refers to moisture, which is generally not more than 1%. Oil absorption . Refers to the number of grams of refined linseed oil required to form a uniform mass of 100 grams of pigment. The one with the smallest oil absorption capacity is better. The oil absorption capacity is related to the specific surface area and structure of the pigment particles. water soluble matter . The water-soluble substances contained in the pigment are expressed as a mass percentage of the pigment. The water-soluble content of pigments used in paint making is often controlled below 1%. Basic classification Pigments can be divided into two categories based on their chemical composition: inorganic pigments and organic pigments. Based on their sources, they can be further divided into natural pigments and synthetic pigments. Natural pigments are derived from minerals, such as cinnabar, laterite, realgar, malachite green and heavy calcium carbonate, wollastonite, barite powder, talc powder, mica powder, kaolin, etc. Those from biological sources, such as those from animals: cochineal red, natural fish scale powder, etc.; those from plants include: garcinia, alizarin red, indigo, etc. Synthetic pigments are artificially synthesized, such as inorganic pigments such as titanium white, zinc barium white, lead chromium yellow, and iron blue, as well as organic pigments such as red pink, even light yellow, phthalocyanine blue, and quinacridone. Pigments are classified according to their function, such as anti-rust pigments, magnetic pigments, luminescent pigments, pearlescent pigments, conductive pigments, etc. Classification by color is a convenient and easy-to-use method. Thus pigments can be classified as white, yellow, red, blue, green, brown, purple, black, regardless of their origin or chemical composition. The famous “Dye Index” (ColorIndex) uses a color classification method: for example, pigments are divided into pigment yellow (PY), pigment orange (PO), pigment red (PR), pigment violet (PV), and pigment blue (PB). , Pigment green (PG), Pigment brown (PBr), Pigment black (PBk), Pigment white (PW), Metallic pigment (PM) and other ten categories. Pigments of the same color are arranged according to the sequence number. For example, titanium white is PW- 6. Zinc-barium white PW-5, lead chromium yellow PY-34, quinacridone PR-207, iron oxide red PR-101, phthalocyanine blue PB-15, etc. In order to find the chemical composition, there are other structural numbers, such as titanium white PW-6C.I.77891 and phthalocyanine blue PB-15C.I.74160, which allow manufacturers and users of pigments to identify the listed pigments. The composition and chemical structure of. Therefore, it has been widely used in the international pigment import and export trade industry, and some domestic pigment manufacturers also use this international classification standard for pigments. China’s national standard for pigments, GB/T3182-1995, also uses color classification. Each pigment color has a symbol, such as white for BA, red for HO, yellow for HU… Then combined with the code and serial number of the chemical structure, the pigment model is formed, such as rutile titanium white BA-01-03, medium chrome yellow HU-02-02, iron oxide red HO-01-01, zinc barium white BA-11-01, toluidine red HO-02-01, BGS phthalocyanine blue LA-61-02, etc. Pigments can be classified according to the types of compounds they contain: Inorganic pigments can be subdivided into oxides, chromates, sulfates, silicates, borates, molybdates, phosphates, vanadates, ferricyanates , hydroxides, sulfides, metals, etc.; organic pigments can be divided into azo pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, anthraquinones, indigo, quinacridone, dioxazine and other polycyclic pigments, arylmethane according to the chemical structure of the compound Department of pigments, etc. From the perspective of production and manufacturing, they can be classified into titanium pigments, iron pigments, chromium pigments, lead pigments, zinc pigments, metallic pigments, and organic synthetic pigments. This classification method has practical significance, and often one system can Represents a professional pigment production industry. From the perspective of application, it can be divided into paint pigments, ink pigments, plastic pigments, rubber pigments, ceramic and enamel pigments, pharmaceutical and cosmetic pigments, art pigments, etc. Various specialty pigments have some unique properties to match the requirements of the application. Pigment manufacturers can also recommend a series of pigment products to professional users in a targeted manner. acrylic paint Acrylic paint is a synthetic polymer pigment invented in the 1950s. It is made of pigment powder mixed with acrylic latex. Acrylic latex is also called acrylic resin polymerized latex. There are many kinds of acrylic resins, such as methacrylic resins, etc. Therefore, there are also many kinds of acrylic paints. Foreign pigment manufacturers have produced a series of acrylic products, such as matte acrylic pigments, semi-matte acrylic pigments, glossy acrylic pigments, acrylic matte oils, glazing oils, plastic ointments, etc. Acrylic paints are very popular among painters. Compared with oil paints, it has the following characteristics: 1. It can be released with water to facilitate cleaning. 2. Quick drying. The paint dries within minutes after being put down, unlike oil paintings that have to wait several months to be polished. Painters who prefer slow-drying paints can use retarder to delay the drying time of the paint. 3. The coloring layer quickly loses solubility as it dries, forming a tough, elastic, water-impermeable film. This membrane is similar to rubber. 4. The color is full, thick, and fresh, and it never feels “dirty” or “grey” no matter how you blend it. The colored layer will never absorb oil and cause stains. 5. The longevity of the piece is longer. The oil film in oil paintings is prone to oxidation over time, turning yellow and hardening, which can easily lead to cracks in the painting. Theoretically speaking, acrylic film will never become brittle or yellow. 6. The biggest difference between acrylic paint and oil painting in the way it is used is that it has the operating characteristics of general water-based paints and can be used as both watercolor and gouache. 7. Acrylic modeling ointment contains granular types, and there are coarse particles and fine particles, which provides convenience for making textures. 8. Acrylic paint is not very harmful to the human body. Just be careful not to accidentally eat it. 9. Acrylic paint can be used to design your own cultural shirts, which can highlight your personal personality. But it’s best to use cotton clothes and be white. It should be noted that acrylic painting should be painted on a base made of acrylic primer (GESSO), not an oil base. Material experts also do not advocate the mixing of acrylic and oil paints, especially not to paint oil paintings on an acrylic base. This is mainly for the permanent preservation of the work. There is no adverse reaction between acrylic and oil paints. When used alternately, their adhesion needs to be tested over time. water based pigments Water-based pigment is a new type of environmentally friendly pigment. Compared with traditional pigments, it has the advantages of non-toxic and odorless. Compared with traditional pigments, it is more in line with the concept of health and environmental protection, and has become a trend in pigments. Oil paints Oil paint is a special paint for oil paintings, which is made by mixing and grinding pigment powder with oil and glue. Most of them are sold in the market in tubes, but you can also make your own. Oil paint is a material entity formed by mixing and grinding mineral, plant, animal, chemically synthesized toner and the blending agent linseed oil or walnut oil. Its characteristic is that it can be dyed to other materials or attached to certain materials to form a certain pigment layer. This pigment layer has a certain degree of plasticity. It can form various shapes and marks that the painter wants to achieve according to the use of tools. texture. The various hues of oil paints are determined by the hue of the toner. Oil can make the hue of the toner slightly darker and more saturated. Chinese painting pigments Chinese painting pigments, also called Chinese painting pigments, are special pigments used to paint Chinese paintings. They are generally sold in tubes and paint blocks, but also in pigment powder. Classification of Chinese Painting Pigments Traditional Chinese painting pigments are generally divided into two categories: mineral pigments and plant pigments. Historically speaking, minerals should be used first, followed by plants, just like when using ink, pine smoke comes first and oil smoke comes later. The bright colors left on the ancient rock paintings were found to be made from mineral pigments (such as cinnabar). The remarkable characteristics of mineral pigments are that they are not easy to fade and are brightly colored. Most people who have seen Zhang Daqian’s splash-color paintings in his later years have this impression. , large areas of azurite, azurite, and cinnabar can refresh people’s spirits! Plant pigments are mainly extracted from trees and flowers. gouache paint Gouache is the abbreviation of gouache pigment. It has many names in China, such as advertising color, promotional color, etc. It is a kind of watercolor, that is, opaque watercolor paint. Because it is cheap, easy to learn and use, it is often used as an introductory painting material for beginners to learn color painting, and its usage simulates oil painting techniques. Performance of gouache Limitations of Purity and Brightness of Gouache Color When gouache paint is wet, its color saturation is as high as that of oil paint. But after it dries, due to the effect of the powder and the color losing its luster, the saturation is greatly reduced. This is its color. Limitations of Purity. The brightness of gouache is improved by diluting, adding powder, or using lighter colors with more powdery pigments. Its dry and wet changes are very large. Often some colors only add a small amount of powder. When wet and dry, the brightness will show a darker or lighter difference. This is the dry-wet reaction of gouache paint. Because the color of gouache generally becomes lighter after it dries, using the gouache well is the most difficult problem to solve technically in gouache painting. The pink color just makes the color of the picture full of the unique “pink” quality of gouache painting, and appears particularly rich in the middle color, but the color fineness of gouache painting is still far lower than that of oil painting. Due to the limitations of gouache paint, few large-scale works with higher specifications are created with gouache paint. Personality differences of gouache pigments Most colors of gouache pigments are relatively stable, such as earthy yellow, earthy red, ocher, orange, medium yellow, light yellow, olive green, pink green, ultramarine, cobalt blue, lake blue, etc. However, colors such as deep red, rose red, green lotus, and violet in gouache paint are extremely unstable, prone to color flipping, and difficult to cover. There are few types of transparent gouache colors, only a few colors such as lemon yellow, rose red, and green lotus. To draw a good gouache painting, you must fully grasp the personality of each gouache pigment and understand its color-receiving ability and covering ability. size, color and price. These issues require continuous practice so that practice makes perfect. Limitations of gouache There will be no unevenness when painting a large area. toxicology Regarding the toxicology of organic pigments it can be summarized that the pigments themselves are considered almost physiologically inert (safe), the health effects arise mainly from their dusty state (granular matter), due to their poor solubility. Organic pigments are actually not biodegradable. However, dispersants, binders, solvents, etc. may be used in the intermediate or final products of pigments. Under certain conditions, the toxicological effects of these substances should be considered. Toxicity sometimes results from degradation products. This degradation product of the pigment occurs when it is irradiated with laser light. For example, CI Pigment Red 22, 2-methyl-5-nitroaniline is produced by cleavage of the pigment by laser irradiation and the toxic krebseregende. Naming method Pigments are usually associated with a common name, a trade name or a color index of name (CI Common Name Nomenclature), as systematic nomenclature according to IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) or CAS (Chemical Abstracts Society) can result in unwieldy names. example: Common name: tender yellow Product name: Aureolin benzimidazolone yellow Protected Trade Name: Hostaperm Yellow H4G(TM) CI common name: CI Pigment Yellow 151 CAS Index: Benzoic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl] Azo]

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