ABSTRACT
Paper abrasivity is the ability of paper to wear other materials. Although the wear caused by paper can generally be classified as a mild form of wear, extremely hard materials, such as diamond, can be worn by paper. Wear by paper is generally of practical significance in applications that involve the handling or processing of large amounts of paper or paper products. It is of most concern in those situations that involve relative sliding and are sensitive to small amounts of wear. Examples of applications in which there are such concerns are listed in Table 1. In many of these applications there is also concern with the wear caused by paper debris that becomes trapped between contacting and rubbing surfaces.
