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Origin: Africa
Family - Myristicaceae
Scientific name
Staudtia gabonensis Warb.
Trade and local names
Menga-Menga (Port.); Niové (Fr.); Niove (Ing.); Memenga.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
830 |
Heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
6.4
5.1 |
Low
High |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
197.5 |
High |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
76 |
High |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
3.1 |
Low |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease. This hardwood causes cutting blades to wear and tear rapidly.
• Seasoning: slow drying. High splinting risks and minimal warping.
• Finish: excellent paint and lacquer finish; smooth polished surface.
• 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 |
• Interior woodwork: veneer.
• Cabinetry: veneer.
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