10 Facts About Blotting paper

Blotting paper, called bibulous paper, is a highly absorbent type of paper or other material.

Blotting paper referred to as bibulous paper is mainly used in microscopy to remove excess liquids from the slide before viewing.

Blotting paper has been sold as a cosmetic to aid in the removal of skin oils and makeup.

Blotting paper is made from different materials of varying thickness, softness, etc.

Blotting paper is reputed to be first referred to in the English language in the 15th century but there is a tradition in Norfolk, England that it was invented by accident at Lyng Mill on the River Wensum.

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Subsequently, someone tried to write on a piece of this discarded "scrap" Blotting paper and found that it rapidly absorbed any ink applied, making it unusable for writing.

Blotting paper is used in chemical analyses as stationary phase in thin-layer chromatography.

Small squares of blotting paper attached to disposable plastic strips are impregnated with pH sensitive compounds usually extracted from lichens, especially Roccella tinctoria.

These strips are used similarly to litmus strips, however filter Blotting paper is usually used for litmus strips, generally to allow for the property of diffusion.

Blotting paper is frequently necessary when using dip pens and occasionally when using fountain pens.