Table 4.
Multivariate analysis and Duncan multiple range test of properties of plywood bonded with UF resins at different initial F/U mole ratios and synthesis methods

Properties F-value P-value R2 2nd initial F/U mole ratio 1st initial F/U mole ratio
2.0 3.0 4.0
TSS (MPa) 1.31 0.337 0.30 2.0 0.95 (a)* 1.03 (a) 1.00 (a)
FE (mg/L) 231.46 0.001 0.98 1.89 (c) 1.22 (a) 1.64 (b)
TSS (MPa) 19.62 0.002 0.87 1.7 0.76 (b) 1.10 (a) 1.21 (a)
FE (mg/L) 48.67 0.001 0.94 1.20 (c) 0.81 (b) 0.55 (a)
TSS : tensile shear strength
FE : formaldehyde emission
The mean value with different letters are statistically different at P-value less than 0.05