Sorption and Shrinkage Studies of Six Argentine Woods

Authors

  • Carlos O. Turc
  • Bruce E. Cutter

Keywords:

Parana pine, <i>Cedro misionera</i>, Peterebi, <i>Quebracho colorado</i>, <i>Quebracho blanco</i>, <i>Algarrobo blanco</i>, sorption isotherms, adsorption, desorption, shrinkage

Abstract

Sorption isotherms and shrinkage values were measured for six valuable Argentine wood species. Fiber saturation points were calculated. Tangential shrinkage ranged from 3.1 to 8.5% and radial shrinkage from 2.2 to 6.4%

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Published

2007-06-27

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Number 4 / October 1984

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Research Contributions

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