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iron-tannate stain [2 records]

Record 1 2003-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
  • Chemistry
DEF

An inky blue stain that develops when iron dissolved in water comes into contact with tannin in a some wood species.

OBS

This is apparent in species like oak or chesnut which have been in contact with old iron or steel equipment, or with iron contaminated water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
  • Chimie
DEF

Tache bleu encre causée par le contact de l'eau contenant du fer en solution et le tanin qui se trouve dans certaines essences d'arbres.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Diseases
DEF

A bluish-black stain of Oak and other tannin-bearing woods, caused by chemical reaction between iron (as e.g. in nails, saws, wedges) and tannins present in the wood.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des plantes
DEF

Coloration bleu-noir apparaissant dans le bois du chêne ou d'autres espèces contenant du tannin causée par une réaction chimique mettant en présence le fer (clous, lames de scies, coins de métal) et le tannin.

Spanish

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