Estimation of jack pine, black spruce, and balsam fir proportions in wood chips

This article outlines an analytical approach which can be used to evaluate the relative proportions of jack pine, black spruce, and balsam fir in wood chips. The evaluation is made possible through the presence of species-specific natural products (markers) in the softwoods studied. Calibration curv...

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Published in:Journal of wood chemistry and technology 2003-01, Vol.23 (2), p.131-140
Main Authors: Pichette, A, Garneau, F.X, Collin, G, Jean, F.I, Riedl, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abies balsamea
analytical methods
Applied sciences
biomarkers
Exact sciences and technology
mixtures
Picea mariana
Pinus banksiana
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties and testing
softwood
species specific biomarkers
Wood
wood chips
Wood. Paper. Non wovens
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Summary:This article outlines an analytical approach which can be used to evaluate the relative proportions of jack pine, black spruce, and balsam fir in wood chips. The evaluation is made possible through the presence of species-specific natural products (markers) in the softwoods studied. Calibration curves were drawn and applied to evaluate the proportion of these species in a laboratory prepared sample of wood chips.
ISSN:0277-3813
1532-2319
DOI:10.1081/WCT-120021921