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Origin: Brazil
Family
Fabaceae
Scientific name
Bowdichia nitida (Spr.) Benth.
Trade and local names
Sucupira (Port e Ing.); Coeur dehors (Fr.); Sapupira; Cutiuba; Macanaiba.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
915 |
Very heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
7.1
4.9 |
Medium
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
156 |
High |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
88 |
High |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
7.5 |
Medium |
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Hardness (kN) |
45 |
High |
Durability
Very durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: hard cut.
• Seasoning: slow. Minimal warping and splinting risks.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: delicate.
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 | • Interior woodwork: door and window joinery, stairways, panelling, furnishing and interior decoration.
• Furniture: high quality (solid wood or veneer).
• Other: ornamental knives, ornaments, wood turnery, etc.
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