Ayous/Wawa
Botanical Name
Triplochiton scleroxylon
Other Names
Obeche, Samba
Origin
Central Africa
Sapwood Colour
No distinction from heartwood
Heartwood Colour
Creamy white yellow
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Coarse to moderate fine
Common Uses
Blockboard, interior mouldings, sauna lining, toys, woodware, rotary veneer
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 385 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.36 |
| Hardness | N | 1850 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 57.0 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 7300 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 5 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 9 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | xx |
| Machining | xxxx | Screwing | x |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good