Abstract:
This study aimed to homogenize the color of Eucalyptus saligna wood by means of steaming
and compare the resulting color with that of Cariniana legalis wood, a species of high
commercial value. To this end, two steaming curves were tested: 100% relative humidity for 12
(T1) and 24 (T2) hours at 90 °C followed by drying in a pilot-scale conventional kiln. The
colorimetric parameters L*, a*, b*, C*, and h were determined according to the CIE L*a*b*
color measurement system after drying. Results showed that steaming can be used for color
homogenization between heartwood and sapwood. The treatment conducted for 24 hours (T2)
presented the best results.
