A Paper Insulator.
Paplr-puliP impregnated with liquid silica has been introduced in America as an insulatox for coveiing electric light wires. Wo may also mention that paper-pulp vi now made by macei ating straw or wood in dilute milk of limo, and after twelve hours, digesting ii with sulphurous acid unde-' a pressure of four or live atmospheres. Jn two hours fcho material is loosened, and after being washed ixi watf>r p.ucl again tt-eated under pressure with throe per cent, of chloride of calcium, and o. h<ib" per cent, of aluminura sulphate, di.ssolved in a little water, the stuff obtained resembles cotton, and serves for the manufacture of fine cotton.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1902, 13 September 1884, Page 6
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110A Paper Insulator. Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1902, 13 September 1884, Page 6
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