Cork and the Cork Tree
International Series of Monographs on Pure and Applied Biology: Botany, Vol. 4
Published on 11. September 2013
136 pages
978-1-4832-2662-0 (ISBN)
Description
Cork and the Cork Tree, Volume 4 provides the important general information about cork based on the author's 30 years of experience with cork, cork trees, and the cork industry. This book is organized into two main parts encompassing 15 chapters that specifically cover the planting and growing cork trees in the United States through the McManus Cork Project. This book presents first a brief history of cork, cork products, and the cork industry. The subsequent chapters deal with the geographical distribution, a description of the tree, its cultivation and the harvesting of the cork bark. These topics are followed by discussions on the botanical aspects of the cork tree, the characteristics of the tree, and the methods of its culture, as well as the physic-chemical properties of the cork. The concluding chapters focus on the manufacture and applications of cork products. This book will be of value to chemists and cork manufacturers.
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Part I. Cork and Cork Products Chapter I. Introduction and History The Source of Cork Habitat and Distribution Historical Review Early Uses Chapter II. The Cork Tree Botanical Characteristics Growth and Cultivation Culture and Harvesting Chapter III. Structure and Physical Properties Cellular Structure Photomicrograph Physical Characteristics: Low Density, Compressibility, Resilience, Moisture and Liquid Resistance, Low Specific Gravity, Low Thermal Conductivity, Vibration Absorbency, Frictional Properties, Acoustical Qualities Chapter IV. Chemical Composition The Stability of Cork Early Researches Later Investigations Organic Compounds in Cork Elements Found in Cork Ash Percentage Composition of Cork Inorganic Constituents Commercial Aspects Chapter V. Manufacture of Natural Cork Articles Cork Stoppers, Punching and Processing Crown Liners Life Preservers Floats and Buoys Sporting Goods Miscellaneous Chapter VI. Composition Cork Development of Composition Cork Physical Characteristics Chemical Properties Manufacturing Processes Applications Chapter VII. Corkboard The Nature of Corkboard Manufacturing Processes Physical Qualities: Low Thermal Conductivity, Sound Absorption, Vibration Absorption Applications Chapter VIII. Miscellaneous Cork Products Cork Tile Shoe Products Friction Rolls Polishing Wheels Novelties and Other Items Chapter IX. Production and Trade Data Cork Production for 1930 to 1958 United States Imports of Raw Cork, 1900 to 1958 Value of Manufactured Cork Products in United States, 1900 to 1958 Miscellaneous DataPart II. Cork Culture in the United States Chapter X. Early Cork Oak Plantings in the United States John Bartram's Diary Thomas Jefferson's Efforts Plantings by the Federal Government Other Plantings Mature Cork Trees in 1929 Chapter XI. McManus Cork Project Nature and Scope of the Cork Project Cooperating Agencies Organization and Operation Chapter XII. Achievements of the McManus Cork Project Acorn Distribution by Years Cork Stripped each Year Special Plantings Research Activities Chapter XIII. Potential Cork Areas in the United States States in Potential Cork Area Discussion of Rainfall, Temperature and Soil Map of Potential Area in the United States Chapter XIV. Propagation of Cork Trees Selection and Preparation of Planting Locations Directions for Planting Cork Acorns Directions for Planting Cork Seedlings Care of Young Trees Chapter XV. Future TrendsLiterature CitedIndex
