Excerpt from Nature and Control of Tannery Processes: A Practical Exposition of the Purposes and Functions of the Beamhouse, Chrome Tanning, and Fat Liquoring Processes, as Revealed by the Latest Researches
During the war the United States Government, as well as the Gov ernments of the Allies, placed orders for large quantities of retanned Chrome upper leather. This leather was found essential for soldiers' trench' shoes, being practically waterproof with excellent wearing qualities.
Do you know that about 90 per cent of this leather was: retanned with Quebracho?
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a concise introduction to the science behind tanning hides into leather. The author provides a comprehensive overview of each step in the tanning process, from soaking to neutralizing the tanned leather. The author explains the chemical reactions that take place during each stage and discusses the effects of the different chemicals used. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of leather tanning. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332932993_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332932993
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