Table 1. Characterisitcs of phenol-formaldehyde resin for the test

Resin types items Powder resin (novolak type) Liquid resin (resol type)
Solid content (%) 99 51–53
Melting point (°C) 80–95 -
Specific gravity - 1.06
Celation time (sec.) 80–120 80–95
Plate flow (mm) 30–35 -
Viscosity (cps) - 45–65