Cellulose Xanthate (Noun)
Meaning
A cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The viscose process involves the production of cellulose xanthate, which is then dissolved in a solution to create a spinning dope for manufacturing rayon fibers.
- Cellulose xanthate is an intermediate compound used in the production of rayon, a semi-synthetic fiber made from purified cellulose.
- In the viscose method, cellulose xanthate is formed by treating cellulose with caustic soda and then reacting it with carbon disulfide.
- The conversion of cellulose into cellulose xanthate is a crucial step in the production of lyocell fibers, a type of regenerated cellulose fiber.
- Cellulose xanthate is used as a precursor to produce cellophane, a transparent and flexible film made from cellulose.