Title: Characteristics of Leucaena leucocephala and Sesbania grandiflora woods.
Abstract: Wood sample taken from the trunk of 3 year old Leucaena leucoceaphala tree was found to have a medium density and EMC and a higher heating value. Its cellulose and carbon contents were high and the ash content was low. Similar sample taken from Sesbania grandiflora plant had a low density and FMC. Compared to Leucaena leucocephala wood, it had lower heating value, less cellulose, more lignin, a lower carbon content Ind higher ash and silica contents. On the basis of the physical and chemical charaeleristics, Leucaena leucocephala wood is considered to be a superior fuel wood and a better raw material for gasification and pyrolysis.
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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