Material |
Wood veneer layers (usually hardwood or softwood) |
Thickness |
3 mm to 25 mm (standard sheets) |
Size |
4 ft x 8 ft (1220 mm x 2440 mm) (common sheet size) |
Density |
500 to 850 kg/m³ (depending on wood type and number of plies) |
Grain Direction |
Alternate layers of veneer with perpendicular grain orientation |
Moisture Content |
5% to 12% (depending on production and storage) |
Strength |
Modulus of rupture: 40-70 MPa (depending on type) |
Hardness |
3 to 7 on Janka scale (varies by wood species) |
Bending Strength |
20 to 80 MPa (depending on type and thickness) |
Formaldehyde Emission |
E0, E1, or E2 (depends on adhesive used) |
Surface Finish |
Smooth, textured, sanded, veneered, or laminated |