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Origin: Africa
Scientific name
Afzelia spp.
Trade and local names
Afzelia, Chanfuta (Port.), Afzelia (Ing.); Doussié (Fr); Pau-conta.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
750 |
Heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
4.6
3.1 |
Low
Low |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
173 |
High |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
74 |
High |
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Hardness (kN) |
7.4 |
High |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: some issue due to the grain.
• Seasoning: rather slow albeit easy. Not very given to splinting or warping.
• Finish: good, but limestone deposits can hinder finish adherence.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light
(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x |
x |
x |
• Lining and panelling
• Furniture
• Joinery
• Other: stairways, furnishing and interior decorations, plywood
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