MELTED WOOD.
A French inspector of forests, named Da Gall, has succeeded in melting wood by means of very high temperature combined with high pressure. The escape of the gases which form while wood is burning is hindered, and when the wood has been reduced to a liquid condition and has settled it does not in any wav resemble the bony which it before was. It is, in fact, more like coal—black, hard, and heavy. When broken, the surface is seen to be very finely grained, and it will take a beautiful polish. There ie, however, no longer any trace of organic structure visible. On the other hand, it posie“Eea many qualities which may finally lead to its adoption in various industries. It can be pressed into any form, is impervious to water and the action of acid, and is a non-conductor of electricity. Melted wood is without question of the highest scientific interest. Its usefulness must naturally depend upon its production, as there are already many things possessing the same qualities which are used iu manufacturing.
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Evening Star, Issue 11451, 19 January 1901, Page 8
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177MELTED WOOD. Evening Star, Issue 11451, 19 January 1901, Page 8
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