Size and Density Comparison between the Hybrid Bamboo and
Selected Local Commercial Bamboo Species
| Species/Variety | Origin | Culm Height (m) | Culm Wall Thickness (mm) | Density (kg/m3 , est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Bamboo | India, Bangladesh | 20 | 30 | 800 |
| Gigantochioa ligulata (Buluh tumpat) | Malaysia, Thailand | 18 | 12 | 442 |
| Gigantochioa wrayi (Buluh beti) | Malaysia, Thailand | 18 | 12 | 628 |
| Gigantochioa brang (Buluh brang) | Indonesia | 19 | 14 | 536 |
| Bambusa blumeana (Buluh duri) | Indonesia, Borneo | 16 | 11 | 478 |
| Bambusa vulgaris ( Buluh gading) | Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China | 30 | 11 | 546 |
| Dendrocalamus asper (Buluh betong) | Southeast Asia, China | 30 | 16 | 559 |
Comparison between Bamboo and Commercial Wood
Pellets
Pellets
| Detail | Bamboo Pellet | Commercial Pellet | Guiding Value DIN51731 (1996) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 36.0 | 28.7 | < 50 |
| Diameter (mm) | 6-8 | 8.0 | 4-10 |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.0 | 7.3 | < 12 |
| Volatile matter (%) | 77.9 | 79.7 | - |
| Ash content (%) | 1.1 | 1.2 | > 1.5 |
| Fixed carbon (%) | 14.2 | 14.9 | - |
| Durability (%) | 98.0 | 98.0 | - |
| Density (kg/m3) | 1102 | 1067 | - |
| Bulk Density (kg/m3) | 559 | 631 | > 600 |