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Botanical names : Khaya grandifoliola, Khaya ivorensis, Khaya anthotheca
| Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 570 |
| Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 3 - moderately durable |
| Resistance to marin borer : | No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water |
| Stability : | Moderately stable |
| Finishing : | Good (filling advisable) |
| Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 11820 |
| Color : | Red brown |
| Origin : | Africa |
Products workable from this species
1 . Structures and panels
1.2 Glued laminated timber
1.4 Plywood, inside face and outside face
1.6 Sliced veneer
2. Exterior joinery (building facade)
2.1 Cladding and outer coating
2.2 Windows and doors
2.4 Shutters and closures
3. Carpentry and interior fittings
3.3 Doors and door frames
3.5 Interior panelling and cladding
3.6 Layout and furnishings
3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking
6. Shipbuilding
6.1 Boat decks and planking
6.2 Boat and yacht layouts
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