Capirona
Botanical Name
Calycophyllum spruceanum
Other Names
Pau mulato
Origin
Latin America
Sapwood Colour
White yellowish
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Medium coarse
Common Uses
Boat building, construction, decking, flooring, furniture, railroad ties, tool handles
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 817 |
| Specific gravity | – | – |
| Hardness | N | 11920 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 147.3 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 17500 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 4 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 8 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | xxxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good