Preparation for Humidity Control Composite Paperboard and their Humidity Control Properties

Abstract

The humidity control composite paperboard with excellent humidity control performance was prepared, comprising sodium chloride, anhydrous potassium carbonate, diatomite, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid-Na, carboxymethyl cellulose and self-made humidity control material. The moisture absorption and desorption rate of the sample are about 0.6231 (g/7h•g-1) and 0.5852 (g/7h•g-1), respectively. The equilibrium humidity fluctuates from 52% to 56% and moisture capacity is 31 %. Moreover, it can reach to the equilibrium levels within 60 minutes. Above all, it shows outstanding humidity control properties, meeting the requirement of micro-environment particularly for something sensitive to humidity such as cultural relic.