alkaline process
A method of treating fibrous raw materials with
alkaline solutions to liberate fibers or to purify
paper pulps. Lime, sodium carbonate, sodium
hydroxide, sodium sulfate, and sodium sulfide are
used in this process, with sodium hydroxide being
used most often. It may be used in both the
sulfate and sulfite processes. (17 , 144 )
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