method for measuring vessel-free density distribution in hardwoods

A new method for rapid measurement of vessel-free density distribution in hardwood samples cut from increment cores is proposed. The method represents a specialised form of computer tomography which combines the data of X-ray microdensitometry with the information obtained from optical images of the...

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Published inWood science and technology Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 31 - 42
Main Authors Gureyev, T.E, Evans, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin Springer 01.02.1999
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Applied sciences
Computed tomography
Densitometers
Densitometry
Density distribution
Eucalyptus
Exact sciences and technology
hardwood
Hardwoods
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties and testing
rapid methods
Test procedures
Vessels
Wood
wood density
Wood. Paper. Non wovens
x-ray microdensitometry
Microdensitometry
Hardwood
X ray
Measurement method
Density distribution
Experimental study
Physical properties
Computerized tomography
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Summary:A new method for rapid measurement of vessel-free density distribution in hardwood samples cut from increment cores is proposed. The method represents a specialised form of computer tomography which combines the data of X-ray microdensitometry with the information obtained from optical images of the transverse surface of the sample. The tests of the method using a Eucalyptus nitens sample show significant improvement in the accuracy of density determination compared with conventional X-ray densitometry.
ISSN:0043-7719
1432-5225
DOI:10.1007/s002260050096