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Botanical names : Lophira alata
| Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 1060 |
| Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 2 - durable |
| Resistance to marin borer : | Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water |
| Stability : | Poorly stable |
| Finishing : | Average (filling recommended) |
| Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 21420 |
| Color : | Dark red |
| Origin : | Africa |
Products workable from this species
4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation
4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing
4.2 Single-level terraces and pool areas
4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors
5 Industrial usage and heavy work
5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment
5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater
5.3 Acoustic barriers in urban areas along railroads and highways
5.4 Sleepers and dunnage
5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework
5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)
7 Miscellaneous uses
7.1 Cooperage and vat making
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