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lustrous than the finest grades of Indian jute.
Results of Examination.
On chemical examination the samples furnished the following results in comparison with the corresponding
figures obtained for a sample of "Extra fine" Calcitta Jute
examined at the Imperial Institute.
Sample No.1
Sample "Edtra fine" No.2
Calcutta Jute
per cent
per cent
per cent
Moisture
Ash
10.6
10.1
9.6
0.7
0.5
0.7
A-Hydrolysis Loss
7.9
8.4
9.1
Calculated (b-Hydrolysis Loss
13.2
12.0
13.1
on
oisture Free material.
Acid Purification Loss
1.3
1.8
X
Water Washing Loss 0.5
0.8
I
Cellulose
78.3
76.1
77.7
I not determined,
These results indicate that the present samples
of fibre from Hong Kong are of good quality and compare
very satisfactorily in chemical characters and composition
with Indian jute of good quality.
Commercial Valuation.
The samples were submitted to Messrs. Wigglesworth
and Co.Ltd. for commercial valuation. They reported that
No.1 had been somewhat irregularly cleaned but was other-
wise of good quality. No.2 was regarded as of rather
better colour than No.1 and had been satisfactorily prepared except that the root ends were rather harsh. The firm stated that fibre of both qualities would be saleable
in large quantities in this country at prices of £32 and £34 per ton respectively, with "first marks" Calcutta jute
quoted at £30 per ton.
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