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SANTOS
MAHOGANY / CABREUVA
CABREUVA/SANTOS MAHOGANY
Scientific Name:
Myroxylon Balsamum
Description:
Heartwood reddish brown becoming deep red or somewhat purplish upon
exposure; fairly uniform to striped; sharply demarcated from the white
sapwood. Luster medium to high; texture medium; grain is typically
interlocked; without distinctive taste, but may have a pleasant spicy
scent.
Properties:
Bending strength in the air-dry condition is exceptionally high. It is
far superior in strength to either Teak or Hard maple. It is a very
heavy wood. The density of the wood is very high as well. It has a
recognizable smell.
Janka Hardness: 2200
It is harder than Teak, does not dent easily and is very stable.
Workability:
It is reported to be moderately difficult to work but can be finished
smoothly with a high natural polish. Though non-siliceous, there is more
than the usual dulling of cutters.
Uses:
Flooring, furniture, interior trim, turnery, railroad crossties. The
tree is well known for its yield of balsam used in perfumes.
|
Item |
Green |
Dry |
English |
| Bending
Strength |
14,566 |
20,367 |
psi |
| Density |
|
56 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Hardness |
|
2,200 |
lbs |
| Max Crushing
Strength |
7,724 |
11,110 |
psi |
| Shearing
Strength |
|
2,677 |
psi |
| Stiffness |
1,986 |
2,329 |
1000psi |
| Toughness |
|
353 |
inch-lbs |
| Weight |
55 |
48 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Radial
Shrinkage |
3 |
|
% |
| Tangential
Shrinkage |
6 |
|
% |
| Volumetric
Shrinkage |
10 |
|
% |
|
