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LPT 313 Physical and Fastness Testing of Leather I

HND1 levelComputing & ICT28 topics

LPT 313 covers 28 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Leather as a raw material for articles
  2. Variation in properties of processed leather
  3. Principles of physical testing in leather technology
  4. Application of force in leather physical testing
  5. Sampling and sampling positions for leather testing
  6. Conditioning of leather samples
  7. Thickness measurement of leather
  8. Use of press knife and dial micrometer gauge
  9. Apparent density and its significance
  10. Significance of thickness in leather testing
  11. Shrinkage temperature of leather
  12. Effects of temperature on leather samples
  13. Measurement of shrinkage temperature by immersion
  14. Water quality for leather processing
  15. pH, hardness, alkalinity and acidity of process water
  16. Turbidity and total dissolved solids
  17. Qualitative and quantitative analytical methods
  18. Titration methods in leather chemical analysis
  19. Gravimetric analysis
  20. Analytical instruments and their functions
  21. Analysis of process liquors
  22. Testing of tanning chemicals
  23. Interpretation of analytical data
  24. Swelling curve determination
  25. Titration curve determination
  26. Standards for leather chemicals
  27. Standards for water and auxiliary chemicals
  28. Quality standards for finished leather products

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Leather as a raw material for articles

Leather is the primary raw material for a wide range of articles, from footwear to upholstery, and its physical and fastness properties determine suitability for specific applications. Mastering the classification, grading, and basic physical characteristics of leather, as well as the factors that influence its durability, is essential for predicting performance and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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