Microdistribution of copper in southern pine treated with particulate wood preservatives

Philip D. Evans, Hiroshi Matsunaga, Holger Averdunk, Michael Turner, Ajay Limaye, Yutaka Kataoka, Makoto Kiguchi, Tim J. Senden

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    Abstract

    The micro-distribution of preservatives in wood has fascinated many scientists. Their fascination with this subject stems from the challenges of mapping and quantifying preservative elements in the complex porous micro-structure of wood and the even greater challenge of linking the micro-distribution of preservatives to the performance of the treated wood in the field. Our studies attempt the former using field emission scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis of X-rays in combination with X-ray micro-computed tomography. We have focused on the micro-distribution of copper in southern pine treated with commercial aqueous wood preservatives containing micron and nanometer-sized particles of basic copper carbonate. These preservatives were commercialized in North America in 2006 and we were the first to study their micro-distribution in treated wood. This chapter describes the results of our studies and the analytical techniques that have been used to study the micro-distribution of preservatives in treated wood.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationDeterioration and Protection of Sustainable Biomaterials
    PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
    Pages227-238
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)9780841230040
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 10 Jun 2014

    Publication series

    NameACS Symposium Series
    Volume1158
    ISSN (Print)0097-6156
    ISSN (Electronic)1947-5918

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