Conversion of Micronaire Reading to Arealometer Specific-Surface-Area Values in Cotton

Abstract

Comparison of Micronaire and Arealometer values from published conversion tables showed considerable discrepancy at the ends of the scales. Using an array of cotton samples spanning the scale in approximately equal increments, new equations for conversion of values were established. Equations and a table of fineness scalar conversion values are given.

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