Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture) : | 810 |
Class of resistance to fungi : | Class 2 - durable |
Resistance to marin borer : | No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water |
Stability : | Poorly stable - Moderately stable |
Finishing : | Good |
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%) : | 19460 |
Color : | Yellow |
Origin : | South America |
1 Structures and panels
1.1 Lightweight structures
1.6 Sliced veneer
2 Exterior joinery (building facade)
2.1 Cladding and outer coating
2.2 Windows and doors
3 Carpentry and interior fittings
3.1 Wooden floors
3.2 Interior staircases
3.3 Doors and door frames
3.5 Interior panelling and cladding
3.6 Layout and furnishings
3.7 Furniture and cabinetmaking
4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation
4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing
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
5.4 Sleepers and dunnage
5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework
5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)
7 Miscellaneous uses
7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking
7.3 Tool handles