Pachyloba/Doussie
Botanical Name
Afzelia bipindensis, pachyloba, quanzensis
Other Names
Afzelia, Apa, Chanfuta, Doussie Papao
Origin
West and Central Africa
Sapwood Colour
Pale yellow to white
Heartwood Colour
Light brown turning reddish upon exposure
Grain
Straight to medium interlocked
Texture
Modest to even coarse
Common Uses
High quality exterior and interior joinery, flooring, doors, boat-building
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 512 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.46 |
| Hardness | N | 4170 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 778.0 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 9800 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | xx |
| Machining | xxxx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xx |
| Sanding | xxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good