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Blown-in Cellulose Insulation Through the Microscope

Blown-in Cellulose Insulation

This cluster of paper fiber and ink is a standard from blown in cellulose insulation. This is a large clump of ink.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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Blown-in cellulose insulation is typically shredded newspaper fiber. The fibers are often associated with ink, either in clumps or as stains along the paper fibers.

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