STUDIES ON BAMBOO. (FIRST REPORT.)

ON THE COMPOSITIONS OF THE BAMBOO “MOSO-CHIKU.”

Abstract

1. The proximate analysis of the bamboo is carried out.
2. The bamboo cellulose is subjected to acetolysis and sulfolysis and some constants of the cellulose itself is determined.
3. Xylose is crystalized out by the hydrolysis of the material.