KADAR AIR DAN STABILITAS DIMENSI BERDASARKAN SUHU PENGERINGAN DAN JENIS KAYU
ABSTRACT: Wood drying is a
process to remove water from the wood to stabilize the dimension. The research
was to determine the level of dimension stability of wood in dependence of
drying temperature and type of wood (Tectona grandis L.f and Paraserianthes
falcataria L) for temperature drying there are three standard treatments: 50°C,
70°C and 90°C. The parameter measured in this research is the dimensional
stability of wood. Results show that the type of wood has a strong effect on
stability dimension, while the dryng temperature and the interaction of both
factors had no effect. Paraserianthes falcataria L wood best indicates the
level of dimensional stability, with a mean value of depreciation ratio T/R of
0.99. The dimensional stability of Tectona grandis L.f, had a mean value of T/R
1.64 for T/R . Average wood density values in this study for Tectona grandis
L.f was 0,65 g/cm3and Paraserianthes falcataria L 0.42g/cm3. The same type of
wood from outside of West Kalimantan had a density equal the value of0.67 g/cm3and
0.33 g/cm3. This indicates that the origin of the timber had no effect on
density and dimensional changes of the wood
Penulis: Fadillah H.Usman
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd110054
