Origin: Africa
Family– Fagaceae
Scientific name
Afrormosia elata; Pericopsis elata
Trade and local names
Afrormosia; Asamela; Golden Teak
Physical properties
|
Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
700 - 800 |
Moderate
Heavy |
|
Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
5.9
3.2 |
Low
Low |
Mechanical properties
|
Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
93 |
Medium |
|
Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
64 |
Medium |
|
Hardness (kN) |
7.0 |
High |
Durability
Durable.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: slow albeit easy drying.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring - Interior and outdoor
|
Floor traffic |
|
Light
(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
|
x |
x |
x |
• Woodwork
• Furniture
• Other: stairways, shipbuilding