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Origin: Africa
Family
Caesalpiniaceae
Scientific name
Distemonanthus benthamianus.
Trade and local names
Movingui; African satinwood; Ayan
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
730 |
Fairly heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
5.8
3.6 |
Low
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
116 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
64 |
Medium |
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Hardness (kN) |
7.4 |
High |
Durability
Moderately durable. Susceptible to fungi and wood borer insect attack.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: normal, 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 |
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| • Lining and panelling
• Interior woodwork: door and window joinery; stairways; panelling, furnishing and interior decoration.
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