New Test Methods for Measuring Length and Width of Industrial Hemp Fibers
1. Scope
The scope is to create standards and test methods to enable standardized measurement of different types of hemp fibers. These will include the
* range of suitable industrial hemp fiber samples,
* preparation of samples to enable measurements according to the test methods, as well as
* detailed steps of running the measurement of a sample
* reporting criteria for the results of individual data
* length of fibers
* width (or thickness or diameter) of fibers
* cross-section of fibers
* hurd and trash content of samples
The scope does NOT include
* processing steps for industrial hemp and industrial hemp fibers.
These standards will be used by companies that trade in (buy or sell) industrial hemp fibers that need to fulfill quality requirements and certificates of analysis. Also, these standards are useful for academic research and development.
