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Record 1 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Treatment of Wood
DEF

In pressure processes, the amount of preservative remaining in the timber immediately after completion of the treating cycle, i.e. after the kickback and any final vacuum.

OBS

With waterborne-type preservatives the amount retained is expressed in lb/ft³ or kg/cm³ of treated volume, excluding solvent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des bois
DEF

S'agissant de procédés sous pression : la quantité de produits de préservation qui reste dans le bois immédiatement après la fin du cycle de traitement, c.-à-d. après l'éventuel vide final et (ou) le ressuyage.

OBS

Avec les produits de préservation hydrosolubles, cette quantité retenue est exprimée en kg/m³ de bois traité, à l'exclusion du solvant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de la madera
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