
Identification of Internal Morphology from Dromadry Camel Fibres by Optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) | ||
علوم و فنون دامپروری | ||
Article 4, Volume 6, Issue 23, September 2017, Pages 17-24 PDF (755.74 K) | ||
Document Type: Research Paper | ||
DOI: 10.22092/aasrj.2017.115780 | ||
Authors | ||
mahnaz salehi* ; Z. Ebadi | ||
animal science research institute | ||
Abstract | ||
Accurate identification of fibres is important to textile conservators. Such knowledge, in conjunction with an understanding of the properties and usage of textile materials, will inform conservation, display and storage strategies. It may further help to annotate biographical detail concerning the origins of the textile and related history. Microscopy has traditionally afforded the principal means of identifying historic fibres, alongside simple chemical and physical tests. Optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is still the preferred method of fibre type and analyzing surface scale structure. Experiments were conducted with 14 samples were collected from one hump camels to determine medulla and scale parameters. All samples in this study were colored (brown, fawns). The medullated characteristics and type of scales were visualized by an optical microscope by coating the fiber samples with a special liquid that enhances the contrast of the scales. Mean scale frequency per 100 micron (μ) field of view as measured by the SEM at 500 and 2000X magnification. The samples had a range diameter of 14-57 μ with a mean of 22.6 μ and 18 % coarse fibers. The results indicated that the average and range frequency scales for fine (down) fibers were 6.8 and 5.5 to 8.7 scales. However this traits for intermediate and coarse (hair) fibers were 8.9 and 8 to 11.2 scales. This study has appeared that scaled frequency and pattern similar to the other world camel fibers. | ||
Keywords | ||
Animal fibers; Scale edge; Scale pattern; Medulla | ||
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