Usage of the wood sample measurement equipment

The measurement equipment allows analysis of various properties from both fresh and dried wood samples. This enables examination of wood growth, structure, and environmental performance. Measurements can be applied, for example, to assess the suitability of timber for different uses or to evaluate the effectiveness of wood preservatives or treatment methods.

The dendrochronological microscope system can measure growth rings, providing insights into wood growth, growth variability, age, and structural durability.

An optical measurement device using UV light enables the quantification of phenolic extractives (stilbenes) from fresh or dried wood samples.

Wood’s environmental performance or decay resistance can be studied in the soil decay field according to EN 252 standard.

The service includes implementation or support for experiments, sample collection, drying in a controlled drying chamber or heat cabinet, and storage either dried or frozen.

Note: In addition to wood samples, the drying chambers are also suitable for many other types of samples (e.g., pollen, seeds, bulbs).

• Increment cores from living trees.
• Sawn discs or blocks from felled trees or timber.
• Sample collection, drying in a controlled drying chamber or heat cabinet, and storage dried or frozen (-5°C, -20°C).

Researchers, research groups, research communities, research networks, research projects, research organizations, companies.

• Physical, remote or hybrid access.

Restrictions may apply depending on the material being studied and the treatment substances used,

• Describe your research and materials, the required conditions, and space needed.
• Estimate the duration of the research.
• Also indicate how much support or orientation you will need.