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Click on the links below to learn more about Coir and Cocomat
HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT COIR: http://coirboard.gov.in/about_history.htm
WHAT IS COIR : http://coirboard.gov.in/about_coirfiber.htm
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COIR:
Physical Properties of Coir Fibre
Ultimate length 0.6 mm
Diameter/width 0.6 mm
Single fibre
Length
Density
Tenacity
6 to 8 inches
1.4 g/cc
10 g/ tex
Breaking Elongation 30%
Moisture regain at 65% RH 10.5%
Swelling in water 5% in diameter
Chemical Properties (Composition) of Coir Fibre
Water solubles 5.25%
Pectin & related compounds 3.30%
Hemi-Cellulose 0.25%
Cellulose 43.44%
Lignin 45.84%
Ash 2.22%
 
 
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