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10.2. Preservation
Unit 10 - Maintenance and storage of gears
10.2.Preservation
Rotting can be stopped only by completely drying the net, even the inside of knots.
Many preservation methods have been developed by fishermen and fisheries research institute, chemical and textile industry.
Fishermen usually use coal tar, wood tar and tanning solution. Tanning solution is made from cutch- an extract from wood.
Chemicals: Various chemicals used for preservation are - Potassium bichromate, copper nepthenate, copper sulphate, cuprous oxide (Testalin).
Many preservation methods have been developed by fishermen and fisheries research institute, chemical and textile industry.
Fishermen usually use coal tar, wood tar and tanning solution. Tanning solution is made from cutch- an extract from wood.
Chemicals: Various chemicals used for preservation are - Potassium bichromate, copper nepthenate, copper sulphate, cuprous oxide (Testalin).
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