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Origin: Brazil
Family – Caesalpiniaceae
Scientific name
Hymenaea spp.
Trade and local names
Jatobá (Port.); Courbaril (Fr. e Ing.); Jataí; Guapinol; Algarrobo.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
955 |
Very heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
7.1
3.8 |
Low
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
198 |
High |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
107 |
High |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
13.4 |
High |
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Hardness (kN) |
11.4 |
High |
Durability
Durable. Moderate resistance to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: hard cut.
• Seasoning: Slight risk of warping and splinting.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring - interior and outdoor
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Floor traffic |
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Light(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x | • Interior woodwork: door and window joinery, stairways, panelling, lining, interior furnishing and decoration.
• Furniture
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