a. The soluble content in hot water decreased by
60-65% approximately and 40-45% of its initial
value, respectively, for the wet bales bagasse “IN”
and “DH”.
b. On the other hand, the soluble content in 1.0%
NaOH decreased 15-20%, respectively, for the “IN”
and “DH” cases. In the case of “PR”, the decrease
was of 7-10%.
c. The extractives in alcohol-benzene decreased
approximately 30-35% (“IN”), 15-20% (“DH”) and
20% (“PR”).