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SAFUKALA
Product classes (uses):
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - Schwach langledig
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.680
Resistance to marin borer:
Nein - Unverwendbar im Brackwasser und Salzwasser
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
16 090
Color:
Cremeweiß
Stability:
Mäßig stabil
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SAPELLI
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - Mäßig langlebig
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.690
Resistance to marin borer:
Nein - Unverwendbar im Brackwasser und Salzwasser
Finishing:
Gut
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13960
Color:
Braunrot
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Mäßig stabil
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SERAYA WHITE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - Schwach langledig
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
Nein - Unverwendbar im Brackwasser und Salzwasser
Finishing:
Mittel (das Verschliessen der Poren empfohlen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
12370
Color:
Weiße Rose
Origin:
Asien
Stability:
schlecht stabil
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SIPO
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - Mäßig langlebig
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
Nein - Unverwendbar im Brackwasser und Salzwasser
Finishing:
Mittel (das Verschliessen der Poren empfohlen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13240
Color:
Braunrot
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Mäßig stabil - Stabil
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SUCUPIRA PRETA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 4 - Langlebig
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.910
Resistance to marin borer:
Nein - Unverwendbar im Brackwasser und Salzwasser
Finishing:
Gut (das Verschliessen der Poren empfohlen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
22300
Color:
Dunkelbraun
Origin:
Südamerika
Stability:
Schlecht stabil - mäßig stabil
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Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016

Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux

For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.

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