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Official Journal of the Japan Wood Research Society

Table 1 Mass Fe (g) reacted in 48 h relative to the value for the attribute in the first column

From: Iron acetate solution prepared from steel wool and vinegar for ebonizing wood

Factor

Attribute

Type of Heinz-brand Vinegar

Distilled white

Multi-purpose

Apple cider

 

1

0.94

0.19

Steel wool (dimensions)

Ribbon; 5 µm × 20 µm

Wire; 25 µm

Wire; 40 µm

 

1

0.44

0.38

Steel wool (wash)

Unwashed

Detergent wash

Hexanes wash

 

1

0.94

0.86

Steel wool (age)

Old (2 years)

Heat treated

New

 

1

0.61

0.59

Container

Canning jar

Plastic cup

Erlenmeyer flask

 

1

0.91

0.77

  1. Uncertainties estimated to be ± 0.03