CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:-
Silk is made up of the amino acids GLY-SER-GLY-ALA-GLY and forms Beta pleated sheets. Interchange H-bonds are formed while side chains are above and below the plane of the H-bond network.
◘ EFFECT OF ACIDS:-
Silk is resistant to Mineral acids. It is yellowed by perspiration and will dissolve in Sulphuric acid.
Silk is resistant to Mineral acids. It is yellowed by perspiration and will dissolve in Sulphuric acid.
◘ EFFECT OF ALKALI:-
Silk is damaged by strong alkaline solutions.
Silk is damaged by strong alkaline solutions.
◘ EFFECT OF BLEACHES:-
Silk may be damage in Chlorine bleaches. How ever bleaches of Hydrogen-peroxide and Sodium Per borate are safe to use.
Silk may be damage in Chlorine bleaches. How ever bleaches of Hydrogen-peroxide and Sodium Per borate are safe to use.
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