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TIGERWOOD / MUIRACATIARA
TIGERWOOD
Scientific Name:
Astronium Fraxinifolium
Description:
Tigerwood floor will have a very distinctive
exotic appearance. The hardwood is light golden-brown with variable
black striping which varies in thickness. Tigerwood flooring darkens
dramatically with sunlight to deep red color.
Properties:
It is highly durable and strong. The wood weathers
well and is highly resistant to moisture absorption.
Janka Hardness: 1850
It is 43% harder than red oak.
Workability:
It is reported to be fairly easy to work and can
be finished smoothly with a high natural polish.
Uses:
Flooring, decking, fine furniture, veneers,
paneling, musical instruments
| Item |
Green |
Dry |
English |
| Bending
Strength |
12,894 |
18,622 |
psi |
| Density |
|
60 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Hardness |
|
1,850 |
lbs |
| Impact
Strength |
|
0 |
inches |
| Max Crushing
Strength |
7,056 |
10,520 |
psi |
| Shearing
Strength |
|
2,250 |
psi |
| Stiffness |
2,067 |
2,382 |
1000psi |
| Toughness |
|
136 |
inch-lbs |
| Work to Max
Load |
6 |
8 |
inch-lbs/in3 |
| Weight |
59 |
58 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Radial
Shrinkage |
4 |
|
% |
| Tangential
Shrinkage |
8 |
|
% |
| Volumetric
Shrinkage |
10 |
|
% |
|
