Copper creosote - a new preservative for marine wooden structres

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1985
Authors
Ravindran, K.
Pillai, A.G.G.
Nair, N.U.
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Society of Fisheries Technologists(India),Cochin
Abstract
The affinity of certain components in creosote towards inorganic salts was explored. Copper oxide on heating with ereosote produces stable compounds which are found to be biologically active. Data regarding preparation of copper creosote, and TBTO-fuel oil mixture are presnted. Data relating to the evaluation of the effectiveness of preservatives by bending modulus test are also presented.
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Marine wooden structres, copper creosote
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Proceedings of the symposium on Harvest and Post-harvest Technology of Fish, during 24-27 November, 1982 at Cochin, ed .by Ravindran, K. et. al, 164-166