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

Material Notes: High buoyancy value, and good insulating value
Usual surface texture: Fine
Dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in humidity during service: Small
Resistance to fungal decay (Heartwood in ground contact): Perishable (Under 5 years)
Resistance to penetration by preservatives: Resistant
Common Applications: Useful for heat sound and vibration insulation. Buoyancy aids

Key Words: Ochroma pyramidale; Lumber, Timber
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 0.160 g/ccGreen
Density 0.160 g/cc15% Moisture Content. Density can vary by 20% or more.
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Modulus of Rupture 0.0216 GPaStatic Bending, 12% Moisture
Flexural Modulus 3400 MPaStatic Bending, 12% Moisture
Compressive Strength 14.9 MPaParallel to Grain, 12% Moisture
Poissons Ratio 0.0090µTL, 12% Moisture Content
 0.018µRL, 12% Moisture Content
 0.229µLR, 12% Moisture Content
 0.231µTR, 12% Moisture Content
 0.488µLT, 12% Moisture Content
 0.665µRT, 12% Moisture Content
Machinability 100 %Good Relative to Other Wood
Shear Strength 2.10 MPaParallel to Grain, 12% Moisture
Work to Maximum Load 0.0140 J/cm³Static Bending, 12% Moisture
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Thermal Conductivity 0.0400 W/m-Kat density of 0.11 g/cc; perpendicular
Shrinkage 3.0 %Radial Shrinkage Green to Oven Dry
 7.6 %Tangential Shrinkage Green to Oven Dry
 10.8 %Volumetric Shrinkage Green to Oven Dry
 
Descriptive Properties
ColorWhiteUsual for heartwood

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