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Origin: Africa
Family - Mimosaceae
Scientific name
Albizzia ferruginea Benth. (Albizzia angolensis Welw.)
Trade and local names
Mufufuta (Port.); Iatandza (Fr); West African albizzia (Ing.); Zazange.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
590 |
Fairly heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
5.98
3.45 |
Low
Low |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
113 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
50 |
Medium |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease, with both mechanical and manual equipment.
• Seasoning: slow dry, little shrinkage and minimum splinting risks.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• 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 |
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• Lining and panelling
• Interior woodwork: door and window joinery; stairways; furnishing and interior decoration.
• Furniture
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