Basic Statistics

Scope and Learning Objectives:
This lab and video module demonstrates various procedures used to test paper and board. They will also
provide some background about the property being tested. The overall learning objective is to increase
your understanding of why and how these tests and procedures are performed.

If you are studying these laboratories as part of a training or educational program, it is recommended that you complete all of the labs, including the thought questions at the end of each lab. Some of the labs will require calculations and analysis of data, and other labs will provide final data without calculations. The outline you should follow for each lab is:
1. Read the Objectives.
2. Read the section on Background to familiarize yourself with the topic and test.
3. Perform the Tasks

3.1 View the Testing Video 3.2 Review Instructor directions; and/ or the appropriate Lab Manual instructions; and/or the TAPPI Standard, or Useful Method in for in depth details and instructions. 3.3 Perform the tests and collect the data; or use the video data. Do the Calculations, if required. 4. Answer the Thought Questions.

Topics:

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Basic Statistics
3. Laboratory Safety
4. Preparation & Conditioning
5. Basis Weight, Caliper, Moisture
6. Ash Measurement
Mechanical Properties
7. Tensile, Stretch, Modulus
8. Elmendorf Tear
9. Mullen /Burs
10. Bending Resistance
11. Ring Crush

12. Short Span Compression
13. MIT Fold
14. TSI & TSO Measurement
Printability Properties
15. Sheffield, Emveco, PPS Roughness
16. Air Permeability, Porosity
Optical Properties
17. Brightness
18. Opacity
19. Gloss
20. Cobb
21. Hercules Size Test
22. Contact Angle

Language: English
ACCESS: 10 days