Heat has been a method used to dry and modify the properties of wood
since ancient times. Nowadays, heat is used as industrial processes for
the same reason. Treatment at temperatures above 150 degrees C can
change the color of wood, improve its resistance to biodegradation, and
enhance its dimensional stability. However, loss in the mechanical
strength of wood may also occur, and this means heat-treated wood cannot
be used in a broad range of products. This article investigates the mass
loss, specific gravity, compression, and bending-strength of
heat-treated Camiyani Black Pine wood at temperatures of 160 degrees C,
180 degrees C and 200 degrees C for 2 and 6 hours. The results show that
increasing temperatures decreased specific gravity, compression, and
bending strength of the specimens, whereas mass loss increased
