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Origin: Europe
Scientific name
Castanea sativa Mill.
Trade and local names
Castanho; Chataignier; Sweet Chestnut
Physical Properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
600 - 700 |
Fairly heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
7.9
4.1 |
Medium
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
121 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength(N/mm²) |
45 |
Medium |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength(N/mm²) |
3 |
Medium |
Durability
Good, natural durability.
Technological properties
• Workability: easy to cut, sand and mould (occasional grain lifting and splinting).
• Seasoning: slow drying, without serious splinting or warping.
• Finish: easy to sand; excellent, smooth paint and lacquer finish.
• 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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• Interior woodwork
• Furniture
• Plywood and veneer
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