5) AKD and ASA are the two most used sizing agents in neutral/alkaline papermaking. In your opinion which of these two c
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AKD = Alkyl Ketene Dimers
ASA = Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride
5) AKD and ASA are the two most used sizing agents in neutral/alkaline papermaking. In your opinion which of these two chemicals can best serve as sizing agents under these conditions. Use diagrams/equations to explain. (10 marks)