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Origin: Brazil
Family – Sapotaceae
Scientific name
Manilkara spp.
Trade and local names
Massaranduba (Port.); Balata (Fr.) Bulletwood (Ing.); Maparajuba, Paraju.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
1100 |
Very heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
9.4
7.1 |
Medium
High |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
190 |
High |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
90 |
High |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
8.4 |
Medium |
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Hardness (kN) |
45 |
High |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: hard cut.
• Seasoning: delicate. High warping and splinting risk.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: gluing can be difficult.
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 |
x |
x |
• Outdoor construction
• Furniture
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