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Origin: North America
Scientific name
Acer saccharum, A. nigrum
Trade and local names
Hard maple; American hard maple; Sugar maple; Black maple
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
705 |
Fairly heavy |
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Tangential shrinkage(%) |
11.9 |
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Modulus of elasticity (MPa) |
12618 |
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Hardness (N) |
6450 |
Durability
Durable; Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: slow drying and high shrinkage.
• 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 |
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• Interior woodwork
• Furniture
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