Red Ironbark
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus paniculata
Other Names
Black ironbark, Paniculata gum
Origin
Australia
Sapwood Colour
White to yellow
Heartwood Colour
Brown to yellow
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Fine
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, boat building, tool handles, jionery, railroad ties, toys
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 849 |
| Specific gravity | – | – |
| Hardness | N | 12980 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 176.5 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 19900 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 5 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 9 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | x | Screwing | x |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | x | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good