Alpha Cellulose is the building blocks of wood pulp; it is made up of multiple sugar molecules bonded together to form a chain. During the paper manufacturing process this chain is broken down, refined to remove undesirable elements (such as lignin) and then reformed to give strength to the finished sheet of paper.

What is alpha cellulose and beta cellulose?

In general, the alpha-cellulose indicates undegraded higher-molecular-weight cellulose content in pulp; beta-cellulose indicates that of undegraded cellulose, and the gamma-cellulose consists mainly of hemicellulose.

What is high alpha cellulose paper?

The highest grade of wood pulp paper (which may contain as much as 93% cellulose) is labeled high alpha cellulose. ... Papers made from 100% cotton, 100% linen, or pure cotton/linen rag are all suitable for artistic use.