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Elmet Technologies

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Tropical Balsa Wood
Categories: Wood and Natural Products; Wood; Hardwood

Material Notes: Data is based on small, clear, air-dried samples unless specified.

Key Words: Ochroma lagopus; Lumber, Timber
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 0.160 g/ccAir Dry (12-15% Moisture Content)
Cell Length 2.20 mmMature Wood
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Wood Indentation 400 NSide
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 1.00 MPaPerpendicular to Grain
 73.0 MPaAxial
Modulus of Rupture 0.0190 GPaStatic Bending
Flexural Modulus 2.55 - 3.17 GPaStatic Bending
Compressive Strength 1.00 MPaPerpendicular to Grain
 6.90 - 9.00 MPaParallel to Grain
Shear Strength 1.10 MPaOrientation Unknown
Impact 2.2J/cm² Toughness
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Shrinkage 0.60 %Axial; Green to Zero Moisture
 2.4 %Radial; Green to Zero Moisture
 4.4 %Tangential; Green to Zero Moisture
 7.5 %Volumetric; Green to Zero Moisture

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