| Abstract:Based on the self-developed cigarette ash condensation analysis software, through the calculation of the cigarette ash condensation index, the ash condensation abilities of different types of cigarette paper were evaluated in this paper. The results showed that the cigarette ash condensation index had the advantages of simple calculation, quick response of ash condensation analysis software, small coefficient of variation between different cigarette ash condensation index of the same batch sample, and there was obvious difference of ash condensation index of different batch samples. Therefore, the cigarette ash condensation index could be used as an important index and effective means to measure the performance of the cigarette ash, meanwhile, the index could be applied to the comprehensive assessment of the cigarette paper. Meanwhile, the influence of cigarette ash density on the combustion performance of cigarettes was analyzed, the analysis showed that the factors affecting the ash density of cigarette paper were mainly density, permeability, combustion adjuvants and ash condensation agents. Both ash condensation performance of cigarette paper and environment had certain impacts on the cigarettes smoldering properties. |
