Journal article
Effect of post-treatment processing on copper migration from Douglas-fir lumber treated with ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate
Journal of Environmental Management, Vol.152, pp.268-272
2015
Abstract
Migration of heavy metals into aquatic environments has become a concern in some regions of the world. Many wood preservatives are copper based systems that have the potential to migrate from the wood and into the surrounding environment. Some wood treaters have developed "best management practices" (BMPs) that are designed to reduce the risk of migration, but there are few comparative studies assessing the efficacy of these processes. The potential for using various heating combinations to limit copper migration was assessed using ammoniacal coper zinc arsenate treated Douglas-fir lumber. Kiln drying and air drying both proved to be the most effective methods for limiting copper migration, while post-treatment steaming or hot water immersion produced more variable results. The results should provide guidance for improving the BMP processes.
Details
- Title
- Effect of post-treatment processing on copper migration from Douglas-fir lumber treated with ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate
- Authors
- M Ye (Author) - Washington State University, United StatesJeffrey J Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
- Publication details
- Journal of Environmental Management, Vol.152, pp.268-272
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.02.001
- ISSN
- 0301-4797
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451113402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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