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ZHTest Method: SATRA TM219
Water absorption of leather - Kubelka method
August 2000
SCOPE
This method is intended to determine the water absorption of a leather. The method is suitable for use with all types of leather.
PRINCIPLE
A test specimen cut from the leather is immersed in water for a specified period. Residual water is then drained from the leather and one minute after drainage began the volume of water absorbed by the leather is measured. The percentage water absorption by mass or area of leather is calculated.
REFERENCES
Test method SATRA TM12 - density of leather and insole materials.
HISTORY
First issued August 2000.
AVAILABILITY
This test method is available to members and non-members.
PRICE (ex. VAT)
This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.
- Members: £75
- Non-members: £215