Mass-loss and equilibrium-moisture-content of 10 wood species during long-term storage at 140°C

Abstract

During 1-year storage at 140°C, 10 tested wood species lost an average of 37% of their initial mass. With the exception of abachi and thermally modified pine, the average equilibrium-moisture-content of the 10 wood species decreased from initial 11.6 to 6.2% after 180 days, followed by an increase to 7.9% after 1 year.