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Diagram of the physical structure of a wool fibre.

Diagram of the physical structure of a wool fibre.

The chemical and physical structure of merino wool

This information sheet explores the highly complex physical and chemical composition of wool fibres that has evolved to protect sheep from extremes of heat and cold. (5 pages)

  • 16 September 2008

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Ms Heather Forward (MBIT)

Communications Officer

Phone: 61 3 5246 4085

Email: Heather.Forward@csiro.au

Dr Tony Pierlot (BSc(Hons) PhD)

Senior Research Scientist

Phone: 61 3 5246 4068

Email: Tony.Pierlot@csiro.au

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CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering - Geelong

Cnr Henry St and Colac Rd

Belmont, Geelong VIC 3216

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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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