Common Names : Aroeira, Aroieroa, Goncalo-alvez, Muiracatiara, Aroeira-do-sertao, Aroeira-legitima.
Regions of Origin: Latin America
Countries of Origin: Brazil
Common Uses : Bows, Building construction, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Construction, Crossties, Decorative , veneer, Exterior uses, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Flooring, Furniture, Furniture components, Heavy construction, Paneling, Railroad ties, Turnery, Veneer, Wainscotting.
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Green
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Dry
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English
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Green
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Dry
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Metric
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| Bending Strength |
13980
|
20117
|
psi
|
983
|
1414
|
kg/cm2
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| Crushing Strength |
1224
|
1778
|
psi
|
86
|
125
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kg/cm2
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| Max. Crushing Strength |
20117
|
7154
|
psi
|
1414
|
503
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kg/cm2
|
| Static Bending (FSPL) |
8890
|
13830
|
psi
|
625
|
972
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kg/cm2
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| Impact Strength |
inches
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cm
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| Stiffness |
2084
|
2393
|
1000
psi
|
147
|
168
|
1000
kg/cm2
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| Work to Maximum Load |
8
|
15
|
inch-lbs/in3
|
wml3
|
1
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cm-kg/cm3
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| Hardness |
1850
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lbs
|
839
|
kg
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| Shearing Strength |
2200
|
psi
|
155
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kg/cm2
|
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| Toughness |
157
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inch-lbs
|
181
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cm-kg
|
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| Specific Gravity |
0.69
|
0.79
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0.69
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0.79
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| Weight |
69
|
55
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lbs/ft3
|
1106
|
881
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kg/cm3
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| Density (Air-Dry) |
55
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lbs/ft3
|
881
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kg/cm3
|
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| Radial Shrinkage |
4
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%
|
4
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%
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| Tangential Shrinkage |
8
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%
|
8
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%
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| Volumetric Shrinkage |
12
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%
|
12
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%
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