Influence of thermal modification in nitrogen atmosphere on the gloss of black poplar (Populus nigra L.)

Abstract

Influence of thermal modification in nitrogen atmosphere on the gloss of black poplar (Populus nigra L.). Heat treatment of wood is a process to which improve mechanical and physical properties. During this treatment is observed changes aesthetic properties of wood among others gloss. The aim of this research was to conduct the influence of time and temperature on surface gloss of black poplar wood (Populus nigra L.). Wood was modified by heat treatment process in nitrogen atmosphere in temperaturę from 160 °C to 220 °C, and during the following time periods 2 h - 8 h. Under the influence of modification Surface of modified wood change the gloss of black poplar wood. There was correlation between temperaturę and gloss changing and longer time of treatment. In temperaturę 220 °C decrease og gloss was 45 % for radial section and 52 % for tangential section. Influence of time and temperature on modified black poplar wood was different and depend on section. Temperature of modification was in 20 % accountable for gloss change on radial section and in 38 % for gloss change on tangential section. Influence of time during the proces was much smaller then temperaturę parameters and was 3 % and 5 % respectively for radial and tangential section.