Tropical timber species

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IATANDZA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance:
Class 2 - durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
13 000
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Stable
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IGAGANGA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 5 - not durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.610
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
No registration
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
13060
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Stable
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ILOMBA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance:
Class 5 - not durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.490
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
10130
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
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IPE
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.040
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 3
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
22760
Color:
Brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Moderately stable
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IROKO
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 3.1
Class of resistance:
Class 2 - durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.640
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
12840
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
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ITAUBA
Uses:
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.860
Resistance to marin borer:
Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
21020
Color:
Yellow brown
Origin:
South America
Stability:
Moderately stable
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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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