Table 1.
Types of test for mechanical properties of acetylated MDF
Conditions | Mechanical properties |
Bending strength | Internal bond | Screw holding |
Air dry | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Wet treatment | A-testa) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
B-testb) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Soaking for 2 hours in hot water at 70±3°C, followed by 1 hour in cold water
Soaking for 2 hours in boiling water, followed by 1 hour in cold water.