Oak and Pine case study (PS)

Question 1

What are the acetic and formic acid vapors concentrations emitted by oak at 20C and 54% RH?

Answer 1

OAK:
1. Acetic = 1740 (+-) 15
2. Formic = 60 (+-) 10
μg/m3

Question 2

What are the acetic and formic acid vapors concentrations emitted by white pine at 20C and 54% RH?

Answer 2

White pine:
1. Acetic = 447 (+-) 90
2. Formic = 68 (+-) 12
μg/m3

Question 3

What is the case study based on?

Answer 3

Lead coupons in cabinets containing oak and pine at different % RH and at 20C temperature.

Question 4

What is the main conclusion

Answer 4

Oak has higher Wt/Area (mg/cm2) than pine over an exposure of 204 days.