Effects of Heat Treatment on Turkish Hazel Wood
Author Information
Author(s): Korkut Derya Sevim, Korkut Süleyman, Bekar Ilter, Budakçi Mehmet, Dilik Tuncer, Çakicier Nevzat
Primary Institution: Duzce University
Hypothesis
How does heat treatment affect the physical properties and surface roughness of Turkish Hazel wood?
Conclusion
Heat treatment significantly reduces the density, swelling, and surface roughness of Turkish Hazel wood.
Supporting Evidence
- Heat treatment at higher temperatures and longer durations resulted in lower density and swelling.
- Surface roughness decreased significantly with heat treatment.
- The best results were observed at 180 °C for 10 hours.
Takeaway
Heating Turkish Hazel wood makes it less likely to swell and shrink, which is good for making furniture and other wooden things.
Methodology
Samples were heat-treated at different temperatures and durations, then tested for density, swelling, and surface roughness using standard methods.
Limitations
The study only examined a limited number of heat treatment conditions and did not explore long-term effects.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p = 0.05
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