Our oak lexicon
Discover the fascinating world of oak! In our Oak Lexicon, we explain everything about the most well-known native wood species – from terminology to processing. This way, you'll learn to understand oak wood better and use it more effectively.
The content of our Oak Lexicon offers you:
- Terminology related to oak: Important terms from the timber industry and oak processing – clearly defined and easy to understand.
Properties and types of oak wood:
Learn everything about different oak species, their origin, differences, characteristics, and fields of application.
Processing and use:
Whether in furniture making, façade wood, or traditional techniques – our lexicon shows you how oak wood is professionally processed and utilized.
Images and tables:
Illustrative images and structured overviews help you better understand the content.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mass density | What is Mass Density?Mass density or particle density of wood describes the density of the pure wood material without any pores or cavities. It measures how heavy the wood itself is if all voids (lumina) within the wood were compressed to be nonexistent. The mass density is nearly the same across all wood types and is approximately 1.50 g/cm³. This value relates to the chemical components of wood, such as cellulose and lignin, independent of natural pore structures or external factors. |
