Particle size and resin content affect the properties of particleboard. Larger 2.0 mm particle size resulted in higher modulus of elasticity (MOE) and modulus of rupture (MOR) values compared to the smaller 1.0 mm particle size. However, the 1.0 mm particle size produced higher internal bonding values. For thickness swelling and water absorption, the smaller particle size and higher 11% resin content provided better results.

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The conclusion for manufacturing of particleboard is that the particle size and
resin reacts to each other. For MOE result, particle size 2.0 mm higher is than 1.0
mm, and the resin of 11% is higher than 7% and 9% of resin content. For MOR
2.0 mm is higher than 1.0 mm while the resin at 11% is higher than 7% and 9% of
resin content. For the internal bonding, particle size 1.0 mm is higher than 2.0 mm
and 11% resin higher than 7% and 9% of resin content. Thickness swelling result
of particle size 2.0 mm higher than 1.0 mm and the resin 7% higher than 9% and
11% of resin content. Lastly, water absorption result 11% of resin content is less
than 7% and 9% of resin content and particle size 1.0 mm is better for water
absorption.