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Origin: Europe
Scientific name
Abies alba Mill.
Trade and local names
Casquinha Branca; Abeto; Pinho Abeto; Sapin
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
440 - 480 |
Light to
fairly heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
8.7
3.7 |
Medium
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
101 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
42,6 |
Medium |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
1.9 |
Low |
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Hardness (kN) |
1.4 |
Low |
Hardness
Moderate to low durability. Susceptible to fungi attack.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: easy and quick drying.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Lining and panelling
• Interior woodwork
• Furniture
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