Red Grandis
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus grandis
Other Names
Blue gum, Rose gum
Origin
Australia, Brazil, South Africa. Uruguay
Sapwood Colour
Pale to greyish
Heartwood Colour
Pale red to pinkish
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Fine
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, outdoor furniture, tool handles, decking, carpentry, poles, pulp/paper, plywood, railroad ties, veneers
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 570 |
| Specific gravity | – | – |
| Hardness | N | 6130 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 118.2 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 14600 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 7 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | xx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xxxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good