Why Mercerizing is called a physiochemical Process?
What is Mercerizing? Mercerizing: Mercerizing is a physico, chemical process where cotton treated 15-20% soda solution at a temperature of 200-300C Mercerization Chemical reaction: C6H7O2(OH)3 + NaOH → C6H7O2(OH)2 (ONa) + H2O (Cellulose-I) (Alkali Cellulose) ↓ C6H7O2(OH) + NaOH (Cellulose-II) …