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ABURA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - matig duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.600
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11020
Color:
Lichtbruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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ACAJOU D'AFRIQUE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Shipbuilding
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - matig duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
11820
Color:
Bruinrood
Origin:
Afrika
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AFRORMOSIA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13140
Color:
Geelbruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel - Matig stabiel
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AIELE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 5 - niet duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.490
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
10490
Color:
Rozebruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel
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ALEP
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 1 - zeer duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.050
Resistance to marin borer:
Ja - Bruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brakwater
Finishing:
Matig
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
23390
Color:
Geelbruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel
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ANDIRA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.860
Resistance to marin borer:
Ja - Bruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brakwater
Finishing:
Matig (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20170
Color:
Bruinrood
Origin:
Zuid-Amerika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel
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ANDOUNG
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 5 - niet duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.590
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
14010
Color:
Rozebruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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ANGELIM
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - matig duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Matig (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
20870
Color:
Oranjegeel
Origin:
Zuid-Amerika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel - Matig stabiel
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ANGELIM VERMELHO
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
  • Shipbuilding
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 1 - zeer duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.070
Resistance to marin borer:
Ja - Bruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brakwater
Finishing:
Matig (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
26280
Color:
Bruinrood
Origin:
Zuid-Amerika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel - Matig stabiel
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ANGUEUK
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.880
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
15610
Color:
Geelbruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel - Matig stabiel
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ANIEGRE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 5 - niet duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.570
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
13690
Color:
Roomwit
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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AWOURA
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Exterior joinery (building facade)
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
Job class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 3 - matig duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.770
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
17840
Color:
Bruin
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel
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AYOUS
Product classes (uses):
  • Carpentry and interior fittings
  • Miscellaneous uses
Job class:
Uses Class 1
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 5 - niet duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.380
Resistance to marin borer:
Nee - onbruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brak water
Finishing:
Goed (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
7260
Color:
Lichtgeel
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Matig stabiel - Stabiel
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AZOBE
Product classes (uses):
  • Structures and panels
  • Outdoor equipment - recreation
  • Industrial usage and heavy work
Job class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance to fungi:
Klasse 2 - duurzaam
Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.060
Resistance to marin borer:
Ja - Bruikbare in mariene omgeving of in brakwater
Finishing:
Matig (coating aanbevolen)
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):
21420
Color:
Donkerrood
Origin:
Afrika
Stability:
Slecht stabiel
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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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