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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%

Densitykg/m3385
Specific gravity0.36
HardnessN1850
Bending StrengthN/mm257.0
StiffnessN/mm27300
Radial shrinkage%5
Tangential shrinkage%9

Working Properties

StabilityxxxBendingxx
MachiningxxxxScrewingx
GluingxxxPaintingxxx
SandingxxxStainingxxx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good