Wood Research Journal : Journal of Indonesian Wood Research Society
Vol 15, No 2 (2024): WOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL

A Study on the Application of Wax on Linden (Tilia tomentosa Moench.) Wood

Peker, Hüseyin (Unknown)
Ulay, Göksel (Unknown)
Ayata, Ümit (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Mar 2025

Abstract

Linden wood is used in match production, double bass making, carving, musical instrument crafting, and furniture production. This study examined the effects of applying varying numbers of wax coats (1, 2, and 3 coats) on the color parameters, glossiness values, and whiteness index (WI*) values of linden (Tilia tomentosa Moench.) wood surfaces. A comparison was made between untreated surfaces and those treated with three different wax applications. According to the obtained results, all tests except for hue angle were found to be significant in the analysis of variance. The ∆E* values were found to be 5.13 for the application of 1 coat of wax, 6.53 for the application of 2 coats of wax, and 6.95 for the application of 3 coats of wax. After applying waxes to the wood, reductions were noted in WI* and L* values, while enhancements were detected in glossiness readings at 60 and 85 degrees, as well as in a*, C*, ho, and b*values. 

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Journal Info

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wrj

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Wood Research Journal is the official journal of the Indonesian Wood Research Society. This journal is an international medium in exchanging, sharing and discussing the science and technology of wood. The journal publishes original manuscripts of basic and applied research of wood science and ...