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Published:
Dec 29, 2000
Keywords:
Particleboard
dimensional stability
density

Abstract

The effect of board density on dimensional stability was determined using particleboards of Canelo (Drimys Winteri Forst.) with densities between 550 kg/m3 and 750 kg/m3 . The boards were subjected to relative air humidities between 46% and 85% at 20 °C. Thickness and longitudinal expansion was determined; the thickness expansion was 34 times greater than the longitudinal expansion. A variation of 1% in air humidity produced a thickness expansion that increased from 0.914% to 1.195% when board densities changed from 550 kg/m3 to 700 kg/m3. For the same density variation, a change in linear expansion from 0.027% to 0.37% was determined. Equilibrium moisture content was also determined, and was found to increase as the board density decreased.

Hernán Poblete
Ernesto Loncomilla
Luis Inzunza
How to Cite
Poblete, H., Loncomilla, E., & Inzunza, L. (2000). Particleboard density and dimensional stability. Revista Bosque, 21(2), 69–83. Retrieved from https://revistabosque.org/index.php/bosque/article/view/1182

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