Khaya/Mahogany
Botanical Name
Khaya grandfolia, ivorensis
Other Names
Acajou, Khaya mahogany
Origin
West, East Africa
Sapwood Colour
Cream white to yellowish, not always distinct from heartwood
Heartwood Colour
Light pinkish-brown to dark red with purple shade upon exposure
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Moderate coarse with interlocked grain
Common Uses
Veneer, plywood, joinery, furniture, mouldings, doors, frames, turnings, construction
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