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| Common
Names: |
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Baitoa
Bois Blanc
Cara tibama
Ceron
Jatia
Palo amarillo
Palo de Ianza Blanco
Pan branco
Sabonero
San Domingo boxwood
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- Mechanical Values
| Category |
Green |
Dry |
Units |
| Weight |
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59 |
lbs/cu.ft. |
| Density
(air-dry) |
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59 |
lbs/cu.ft. |
| Specific
Gravity |
0.77 |
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| Hardness |
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lbs |
| Stiffness |
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1000
psi |
| Bending
Strength |
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psi |
| Shearing
Strength |
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psi |
| Max.
Crushing Strength |
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psi |
| Work
to Maximum Load |
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in-lbs/in3 |
| Radial
Shrinkage (G->OD) |
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% |
| Tangential
Shrink. (G->OD) |
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Shrink (G->OD) |
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Environmental Profile
The environmental profile of this species within its
natural habitat has not been officially assessed.
Distribution
The species is reported to be grow from Cuba, Hispaniola,
and southern Mexico to Colombia, Venezuela, southern
Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is reported to be
often found in pure stands.
Product Sources
It is not known at present whether some material from
this species is obtainable from sustainably managed,
salvaged, recycled, or other environmentally responsible
sources.
Tree Data
The tree reaches a height of about 80 feet, with a trunk
diameter of 30 inches (75 cm). It develops boles that
are described as irregular or fluted.
Sapwood Color
The sapwood is yellowish or nearly white in color.
Heartwood Color
The color of the heartwood is described as lemon yellow,
sometimes with a tinge of brown. Dark streaks are
occasionally present.
Grain
The grain is fairly straight but may be irregular.
Texture
The texture is fine and uniform.
Odor
There is no characteristic odor or taste.
Kiln Schedules
T2 - B2 (4/4) US
Planing
The material is reported to plane without difficulty.
Turning
Turning properties are reported to be excellent.
Moulding
The timber is reported to mould well.
Boring
Boring operations are reported to be rather easy.
Routing & Recessing
The material is reported to rout well.
Mortising
Mortising properties are reported to be good.
Carving
The material is reported to be easy to carve.
Sanding
Sanding operations are not usually difficult.
Polishing
The material is reported to take a high polish.
Response to Hand Tools
Response to hand tools is reported to be good.
Strength Properties
The weight is very high. The species has very high
density.
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