Effect of hot pressing densification on the cellular structure of black agglomerated cork board
| Title | Effect of hot pressing densification on the cellular structure of black agglomerated cork board |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1994 |
| Authors | Gil, L. |
| Journal | European Journal of Wood and Wood Products |
| Volume | 52 |
| Keywords | black cork agglomerate, cell walls, Cork, densification (Voyant) |
| Abstract | Samples of black cork agglomerate boards were observed by scanning electron microscopy, prior and after different densifi- cations. These boards were densified under conditions previous- ly defined, and were observed in two directions, parallel and per- pendicular to the compression axis. The relationship between the average cell wall distance and the compression applied was stud- ied and it was found that the maximum densification is achieved with a pressure of ca. 3 MPa. Some aspects of the influence of densification treatments on the chemical composition of the material were also broached. |
