Characteristics of composite panel made from Eucalyptus cameldulensis in Iran

A.H. Hemmasi, . (2006) Characteristics of composite panel made from Eucalyptus cameldulensis in Iran. [Proceedings Paper]

The production of industrial wood from Iran natural forests is predicted to decline in the future. Factors that will contribute to this decline include changes in land use patterns deplation of resources in some parts of the country and the withdrawal of forest areas from industrial production in order to provide for environmential recreational and other social needs. This research was conducted to determine the suitability of plantation-grown Eucalyptus Camedulensis from north of Iran as a raw material for composite panel boards. Test panels of varying thickness 12 and 19mm were made with 9 urea resin and 1 wax. Mechanical water resistance and dimensional stability properties were tested according to American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM standards. The results showed that nearly all mechanical properties of the panels at two thickness levels were above minimum requirements of MDF as specified in the Euro MDF standards. These results indicate that composite panels can be made from wood fiber derived from Eucalyptus Cameldulensis. Additional work is needed to ascertain the performance of composite panels from this species through pilot and production scale trials.

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The production of industrial wood from Iran natural forests is predicted to decline in the future. Factors that will contribute to this decline include changes in land use patterns deplation of resources in some parts of the country and the withdrawal of forest areas from industrial production in order to provide for environmential recreational and other social needs. This research was conducted to determine the suitability of plantation-grown Eucalyptus Camedulensis from north of Iran as a raw material for composite panel boards. Test panels of varying thickness 12 and 19mm were made with 9 urea resin and 1 wax. Mechanical water resistance and dimensional stability properties were tested according to American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM standards. The results showed that nearly all mechanical properties of the panels at two thickness levels were above minimum requirements of MDF as specified in the Euro MDF standards. These results indicate that composite panels can be made from wood fiber derived from Eucalyptus Cameldulensis. Additional work is needed to ascertain the performance of composite panels from this species through pilot and production scale trials.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	2 tables. 11 refs.
AGROVOC Term:	FIBRES
AGROVOC Term:	PLANTATIONS
AGROVOC Term:	CORK
AGROVOC Term:	SAWNWOOD
AGROVOC Term:	IRAN ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:13
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10849

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