newsprint paper
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Newsprint is a type of paper primarily made from groundwood pulp, often mixed with a small amount of chemical wood pulp for added strength and durability. It is characterized by its even formation, high opacity, and bulkiness, making it receptive to printing ink.12
Historically, newsprint was the main use for groundwood pulp. However, advancements in pulping and bleaching processes have led to the development of other printing papers from groundwood pulp, used in magazines, books, and catalogs. Newsprint tends to have a lower whiteness and can yellow over time when exposed to light.1
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Read MoreFor many years newsprint was virtually the only use for groundwood pulp, but more recently, due to improvements in the pulping process and to the introduction of a bleaching process for this pulp, a class of printing papers of broad utility has been developed. Magazines, paperbound books, catalogs,…
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