Petai belalang composite board as a potential material for furniture components

Gisip J. Teknologi MARA Univ., . and Shahril Anuar B., . and Ridzuan S., . and Akmal I. M., . (2009) Petai belalang composite board as a potential material for furniture components. [Proceedings Paper]

The growing demand forwood-based panels has led to continuous efforts to find new resources as alternative raw materials without depending on the decreasing supply of rubberwood. Petai belalang or Leucaena leucocephala was chosen in the manufacture of particleboard with urea-formaldehyde UF resin as a binder. The boards were produced at three density levels of 550 650 and 750 kg m-3 with 8 of resin content. This study evaluated the mechanical and physical properties of the petai belalang particleboard. The tests were conducted according to ASTM standards. The mechanical properties tested were modulus of rupture MOR modulus of elasticity MOE in bending and internal bond 18. Thickness swelling TS and water absorption WA were tested for physical properties. Results indicated that the strength properties of the boards improved with increased board density. Composite board with density of 750 kg m-3 met part of the strength requirement which suggests a possible application of this board in the production of furniture components.

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Abstract

The growing demand forwood-based panels has led to continuous efforts to find new resources as alternative raw materials without depending on the decreasing supply of rubberwood. Petai belalang or Leucaena leucocephala was chosen in the manufacture of particleboard with urea-formaldehyde UF resin as a binder. The boards were produced at three density levels of 550 650 and 750 kg m-3 with 8 of resin content. This study evaluated the mechanical and physical properties of the petai belalang particleboard. The tests were conducted according to ASTM standards. The mechanical properties tested were modulus of rupture MOR modulus of elasticity MOE in bending and internal bond 18. Thickness swelling TS and water absorption WA were tested for physical properties. Results indicated that the strength properties of the boards improved with increased board density. Composite board with density of 750 kg m-3 met part of the strength requirement which suggests a possible application of this board in the production of furniture components.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	6 ill.
AGROVOC Term:	Leucaena leucocephala
AGROVOC Term:	Wood panels
AGROVOC Term:	Particle boards
AGROVOC Term:	Urea-formaldehyde resins
AGROVOC Term:	Physical properties
AGROVOC Term:	Furniture making
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11460

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