Comparative Studies of Some Physico‐mechanical Properties of Alkali and Diazonium Salts‐Treated Jute Fiber

The effect of diazonium salts and alkali on some physico‐mechanical properties, viz, tensile strength, tenacity, elongation at break, moisture regain, shrinkage, loss in weight, etc. of jute fiber has been studied. The tensile strength, tenacity, elongation at break, and moisture regain properties of the treated (dyed) fiber are found lower in comparison with those of raw (control) fiber. However, higher tensile strength and tenacity of the diazonium salts‐treated jute fiber are observed in comparison with those of the alkali‐treated fiber. The nature of the shades developed on jute fiber is also reported.