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Journal of Microwave Power
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On the Degree Binding of Water Absorbed in Leather [PDF] |
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P. Bhartia 1972 7 1 51-56 |
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Abstract S band measurements were
conducted using a network analyzer to obtain the dielectric properties of leather
as a function of moisture content at 21ºC. The results were interpreted using
Wiener's theory for dielectric mixtures to evaluate the degree of binding of
water in leather. It is shown that up to a volumetric moisture content of
approximately 20%, the degree of binding increases rapidly and levels off
thereafter. These results are supported by data on the evaporation rate of
absorbed water in leather. |
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