Research Article

Characterization and Strength Quality of the Oryctolagus cuniculus Leather Compared to Oreochromis niloticus Leather

Table 2

Average tensile and stretching values of the Nile tilapia and rabbit leather specimens.

Traction and stretching
TreatmentTraction (N mm−2)Stretching (%)Maximum strength (N)Deformation (mm)

Rabbit8.98 ± 2.67b109.97 ± 13.52a120.08 ± 27.33b65.83 ± 8.07a
Tilapia13.52 ± 1.86a78.97 ± 8.40b140.58 ± 24.43a47.83 ± 4.51b
C.V. (%)21.8813.5224.9212.01
P value<0.0001<0.00010.1220<0.0001

Means ± standard deviation; If there are different letters (a,b) there is a statistically significant difference through the F test (P < 0.05); C.V. = coefficient of variation.