more specific paper and boards - core

Question 1

what is the gsm of copier paper

Answer 1

80 gsm

Question 2

what are the properties and uses of copier paper?

Answer 2

thin, lightweight and cheap

writing, drawing and printing

Question 3

what is the gsm of cartridge paper?

Answer 3

80-140 gsm

Question 4

what are the properties and uses of cartridge paper?

Answer 4

creamy, thick and heavyweight

drawing, printing and water colour painting

Question 5

what properties does tracing paper have?

Answer 5

translucent
very thin
strong
long drying time

Question 6

what is the minimum gsm for board?

Answer 6

170 gsm

Question 7

how can paper or card be strengthened?

Answer 7

lamination

corrugation

Question 8

give a description of folding boxboard

Answer 8

top layer made of bleached pulp, inner layer unbleached, used for food packaging

Question 9

why wouldn’t you use solid white board for food packaging?

Answer 9

solid white board is much more expensive and thicker and heavier

Question 10

what is corrugated cardboard used for and why?

Answer 10

it is used for protective packaging because it is impact resistance

Question 11

which of these is most flexible?
foam core board
solid white board
corrugated cardboard

Answer 11

corrugated cardboard

Question 12

which of the following is most printable?
solid white board
foil lined board
tracing paper

Answer 12

solid white board

Question 13

which of the following is most biodegradable?
foil lined board
foam board
folding box board

Answer 13

folding box board

Question 14

what properties are important when choosing a paper or card for printing onto?

Answer 14

whether it is bleedproof
smoothness
how white it is

Question 15

why is packaging laminate not biodegradable?

Answer 15

because lamination involves either plastic or metals in the process and therefor slow the rate of decomposition eg they cannot biodegrade