PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THREE POLYSTYRENE IMPREGNATED INDONESIAN WOOD SPECIES

The disadvantage of  fast-growing species is  that they have inferior physical and mechanical properties. Polystyrene impregnation can be applied to improve physical and mechanical properties. Wood samples, which were dried  until 10% moisture content were put into impregnating tank and vacuum press...

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Main Author: Nurwati Hadjib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ministry of Environment and Forestry 2005-07-01
Series:Indonesian Journal of Forestry Research
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Online Access:http://ejournal.forda-mof.org/ejournal-litbang/index.php/IJFR/article/view/560