sitomistekijät
Sitomistekijät, often translated as binding agents or binders, are substances used to hold other materials together. They are crucial in a wide range of industries and applications, playing a vital role in the formation and integrity of many products. The primary function of a sitomistekijä is to create a cohesive mass from loose particles, either by physical adhesion, chemical reaction, or both.
In construction, cement is a common sitomistekijä used in concrete and mortar. When mixed with water, cement
The paper industry utilizes various starches and synthetic polymers as sitomistekijät to bind cellulose fibers together,