A Note on the Relationship Between Porosity Data and Intervessel Pit Dimension

Authors

  • W. K. Murphey
  • T. J. Elder
  • P. R. Blankenhorn

Keywords:

Char, porosity, intrusion, real density, apparent density, pits

Abstract

Data on porosity, charring temperature, mercury intrusion, pit dimensions, and density of black cherry char are summarized and examined statistically in an attempt to elucidate relationships between measured parameters. Pit dimensions were not related to porosity, but were related to real density. Porosity is found to be related to mercury intrusion, real density and temperature.

References

Blankenhorn, P. R., D. P. Barnes, D. E. Kline, and W. K. Murphey. 1978. Porosity and pore size distribution of black cherry carbonized in an inert atmosphere. Wood Sci. 11(1):23-29.nChristner, L. G. 1972. Fibrous carbon molecular sieves. Ph.D. Thesis. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.nElder, T. J., W. K. Murphey, and P. R. Blankenhorn. 1979. Thermally induced changes of intervessel pits in black cherry. Wood Fiber 11(3):179-183.nSiau, J. F. 1971. Flow in wood. Syracuse University Press, Syracuse, NY. P. 40.n

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Published

2007-06-27

Issue

Number 1 / Spring 1980

Section

Research Contributions

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