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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF KELEMPAYAN (Neolamarckia cadamba sp.)WOOD

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International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology Vol.3 Issue 6, pp 215-219,Year 2014

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF KELEMPAYAN (NEOLAMARCKIA CADAMBA SP.)WOOD

Nurfaizah Abd Latib, Nur Sakinah Mohamed Tamat& Jamaludin Kasim

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Received : 20 December 2014; Accepted : 25 December 2014 ; Published : 31 December 2014

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Abstract

The physical and chemical properties are important factors that influence the workability of a material. The main objective of the study is to determine the physical andchemical properties of Kelempayan (Neolamarckia cadamba) with diameter at breastheight ranging between 35cm to 41cm. three Kelempayan trees were cut into three height portion (bottom, middle and top). Samples for physical properties were taken from each height portion and along the radial direction of the stem (near pith, middle and near bark). Samples for chemical determination were taken from the bottom, middle and top portion of the trees. The highest specific gravity of Kelempayan was found at the bottomportion, followed by middle and top portion. Along the radial direction, it was showed that the specific gravity was highest at the near bark, followed by middle and near pith. Percentage of moisture content increased from bottom to top portion. Tree portion was not affected the cold water and hot water solubles, alkali solubility, alcohol toluene solubles, ash content and lignin content.

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Kelempayan, Neolamarckia cadamba, physical properties, chemical properties, tree portion,

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Nurfaizah Abd Latib, Nur Sakinah Mohamed Tamat& Jamaludin Kasim , " Physical And Chemical Properties Of Kelempayan (neolamarckia Cadamba Sp.)wood ", International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology . Vol. 3, Issue 6, pp 215-219 , 2014

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