Properties of particle board from batai and petal belalang / Wan Nur Sheila Anis Wan Rafai

This study focus on alternative species to produce particleboard with the targeted density of 600kg/m3. Batai (Albezia falcataria) was mixed with Petai Belalang (Leucaena Leucocephala). The main objectives of this study is to determine the particleboard made from admixture of Batai and Petai Belalang. The study was also done to evaluate the effect of particle ratio, resin content and tree's age on the particleboard properties. The particle ratio between species is 100A, 30L: 70A and 50A:50A. The tree's age of Batai using is 1.5 year and 5 year, while the percentage of resin content is 8%, 10% and 12%. The particle ratio between species is 100A, 30L: 70A and 50A:50A. The modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, internal bonding and thickness swelling of particleboard were determined according to British Standard Institution (IBS EN Standard). As conclusion, all the samples were fail to achieve the standard. This study had proven that mixture of species Batai and Petai Belalang is not suitable for particleboard manufacturing.