Application of Thermal Analysis for the Quantification of Mineralization in Surface Wooden Layers

Abstract

Natural and artificial wooden mineralization leads to mineral particles deposition which positively affects certain properties. An evaluation of mineral content is therefore important. This study is focused on the application of thermal analysis for quantification of mineral content in surface wooden layers. Suitability of methodology used for specimen preparation and testing, and also derived relationships are confirmed by the example of artificial mineralized wood by organosilane.