The sampling apparatus of volatile organic compounds for wood composites

Abstract

Terpenes, aldehydes, ketones, benzene, and toluene are the important volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from wood composites. A sampling apparatus of, VOCs for wood composites was designed and manufactured by Northeast Forestry University of China. The concentration of VOCs derived from wood based materials, such as flooring, panel wall, finishing, and furniture can be sampled in a small stainless steel chambers. A protocol is also developed in this study to sample and measure the new and representative specimens. Preliminary research showed that the properties of the equipment have good stability. The sort and the amount of different components can be detected from it. The apparatus is practicable.

Keywords

Wood composites / Volatile organic compounds / Sampling apparatus / Design and manufacture / X502 / B

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