Electric moisture meters for wood

William L. James

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Electric moisture meters for wood

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Authors:

William L. James

Year:

1963

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Research Note FPL-RN-08. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. [29] p.

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Abstract

Common methods of measuring the moisture content of wood are described briefly, and a short historical account of the development of electric moisture meters is given. Electrical properties of wood are discussed briefly, and the basic operation of the resistance type and the radio- frequency types of moisture meter is outlined. Data relating the electrical resistance and moisture content of various species of wood are also presented. A list of manufacturers and suppliers of electrical moisture meters is included.

Keywords

Electric moisture meters, moisture meters, wood moisture

Citation

James, William L. 1963. Electric moisture meters for wood. Research Note FPL-RN-08. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. [29] p.