Chemical properties of karas (Aquilaria malacensis)

Ramli, Mohd Azran (2002) Chemical properties of karas (Aquilaria malacensis). [Student Project] (Unpublished)

Abstract

The research was carried out to study the chemical properties of Karas (Aquilaria malacensis). Sample for the research was taken at Diameter Breast Height (DBH) of Karas tree species found at UiTM Pahang forest reserve. From the Family Thymelaeceae, Karas was categorized as light hardwood with density ranging from 335-400 kg/m3 (21-25Ib/ft3). Among the experiments that have been completed were moisture content (MC), Lignin, Holocellulose, Ash and determination of cold water, hot water, Alcohol-benzene and 1% NaOH solubility. With this, the different properties percentage of amount within the Karas specimens such as tannin, gums, sugars, and etc. can be determined. If this criteria met the end use production for Karas wood, then the use of Karas as an alternative raw material is worth given due consideration.

Metadata

Item Type:	Student Project
Creators:	Creators Email / ID Num. Ramli, Mohd Azran UNSPECIFIED
Contributors:	Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Advisor Zakaria, Shaikh Abdul Karim Yamani UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SD Forestry > Environmental aspects of forestry S Agriculture > SD Forestry > Environmental aspects of forestry > Malaysia
Divisions:	Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pahang > Jengka Campus > Faculty of Applied Sciences
Programme:	Diploma in Wood Industry
Keywords:	UiTM Pahang forest reserve, Chemical properties, Karas (Aquilaria malacensis)
Date:	2002
URI:	https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/115964