Some physical properties and potential uses of Rhizophora stylosa from Bagan Lalang mangrove strip

Nordahlia A.S., . and Ani S., . and Mohd Nasir H., . (2008) Some physical properties and potential uses of Rhizophora stylosa from Bagan Lalang mangrove strip. [Proceedings Paper]

Rhizophora stylosa belonging to the family Rhizophoraceae was found growing very near to the sea shore of Bagan Lalang within the mangrove strip. Its potential uses were based on its physical properties in the present study such as density moisture content and shrinkage and its current status of usage as bakau. The air dry density of R. stylosa ranges from 848-1054 kgm-J and its moisture content 40-54. The green to air-dry shrinkage on tangential face is rated as very high 4.3 radial shrinkage as average 2 and longitudinal shrinkage as low 0.7. It is available in pole sizes and may be suitable for striking tools temporary structures scaffolding and piling where structural application is required. Otherwise the timber is useful for making charcoal firewood pulp and paper and rayon. It is also attractive enough for parquet flooring when sawn.

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Rhizophora stylosa belonging to the family Rhizophoraceae was found growing very near to the sea shore of Bagan Lalang within the mangrove strip. Its potential uses were based on its physical properties in the present study such as density moisture content and shrinkage and its current status of usage as bakau. The air dry density of R. stylosa ranges from 848-1054 kgm-J and its moisture content 40-54. The green to air-dry shrinkage on tangential face is rated as very high 4.3 radial shrinkage as average 2 and longitudinal shrinkage as low 0.7. It is available in pole sizes and may be suitable for striking tools temporary structures scaffolding and piling where structural application is required. Otherwise the timber is useful for making charcoal firewood pulp and paper and rayon. It is also attractive enough for parquet flooring when sawn.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal S590.2 S683 2008 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	RHIZOPHORA
AGROVOC Term:	RHIZOPHORACEAE
AGROVOC Term:	MANGROVES
AGROVOC Term:	WOOD
AGROVOC Term:	CHEMICOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
AGROVOC Term:	SHRINKAGE
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:13
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11245

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