Anatomical and physical properties of three lesser-known timber species from Malaysia
The purpose of this study is to determine the anatomical and physical properties of three lesser-known Malaysian timber species, i.e., mahang (Macaranga hosei), medang (Litsea costalis), and terap (Artocarpus scortechinii). Correlation factors that influenced the density and shrinkage were also...
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North Carolina University
2022
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to determine the anatomical and physical
properties of three lesser-known Malaysian timber species, i.e., mahang
(Macaranga hosei), medang (Litsea costalis), and terap (Artocarpus
scortechinii). Correlation factors that influenced the density and
shrinkage were also discussed. From the results obtained, terap wood
had the longest fibre (1421 µm), followed by medang (1309 µm), and
mahang (1161 µm). Terap, medang, and mahang were categorized as
having very thin fibres. The density of terap, medang, and mahang had
average values of 504 kg/m 3 , 485 kg/m 3 , and 474 kg/m 3 , respectively. In
addition, terap wood also showed the highest shrinkage, followed by
mahang and medang wood. This present study showed that the density
was significantly influenced by the fibre length, fibre wall thickness,
vessel diameter, and number of vessels. In addition, the shrinkage was
highly correlated with the density. In conclusion, mahang, medang, and
terap wood could be an alternative raw material to fulfill demand in wood-
based industries. |
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