Yellow Paper
June 26, 2001
Why does paper yellow with age? (because it contains lignin, the glue that holds wood fibers together. Lignin oxidizes and turns yellow when exposed to oxygen and light)
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June 26, 2001
Why does paper yellow with age? (because it contains lignin, the glue that holds wood fibers together. Lignin oxidizes and turns yellow when exposed to oxygen and light)
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