Preservative treatment of Pinus elliottii

IRG/WP 3435

P Vinden, L Carter

The treatment of Pinus elliottii with copper-chrome-arsenic preservative by four alternative seasoning and treatment methods is investigated. Steam conditioning followed by either alternating pressure method (APM) or 'Q' treatment resulted in inadequate preservative penetration. Air drying or high temperature drying followed by the Bethell process resulted in a high standard of treatment.


Keywords: PINUS ELLIOTTII; BETHELL; HIGH TEMPERATURE DRYING; AIR-DRYING; CCA; APM; Q TREATMENT; STEAMING; NEW ZEALAND

Conference: 87-05-17/22 Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada


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