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Origin: North America
Scientific name
Prunus serotina
Trade and local names
American cherry; American black cherry
Physical properties
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Density at 12%
(kg/m³) |
561 |
Fairly heavy |
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Average shrinkage (%) |
9.2 |
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Modulus of elasticity
(MPa) |
10274 |
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Hardness (kN) |
4226 |
Durability
Durable wood. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: dries rather quickly, with moderate shrinkage. Reveals size stability when kiln-dried.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• 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 |
x |
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• Furniture.
• Joinery
• Other: wood turnery, sculpture, veneer.
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