STABILISASI DIMENSI KAYU DENGAN APLIKASI PARAFIN CAIR
Abstract: Wood is a special
material which can swell and shrink with the change of environmental humidity.
The aim of this research was to enhance the dimensional stability of wood.
Clear specimens of jackfruit wood (Artocarpus heterophyllus) ) measuring 15 cm
(L) x 2 cm (R) x 2 cm (T) and mangium wood (Acacia mangium Wild.) measuring 5
cm (L) x 5 cm (R) x 5 cm (T) were prepared for treatment. The samples were
firstly soaked in a liquid paraffin with 0% concentration (100% kerosene
soluble), 33.3 %, 66,6% and 100%. All samples were then vacuumed for 1 hour and
soaked in water for 24 hours. Results indicated that the best response for
dimensional stability was performed by mangium with 33% paraffin and jackfruit
wood with 66% paraffine. In addition, moisture content of all treated samples
decreased after treatment. This research also showed that the treatment had no
significant effect to MOE, MOR and hardness of the wood.
Penulis: Syahidah, Tekat Dwi Cahyono
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd080053
