Description and characteristics — Merbau board
- Wood species: Merbau
- Dimensions:
- Thickness: 52 mm
- Width: 120 mm +
- Length: 2100 mm +
- Country of origin of raw materials: import
- Manufacturer: import
- Packaging: individual boards laid on pallets
- Quality: FAS grade
Characteristics of wood
Merbau is a popular breed whose wood belongs to the group of solid. Grows in Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, on the islands of the Atlantic Ocean, in northern Queensland (Australia). It has high wear resistance due to excellent mechanical and physical properties.
It has a pleasant yellow-orange with a brown hue, which becomes deeper and reddish when becomes older. It clearly contrasts with the sapwood: white, pale yellow. The grains are interlocked and wavy, with a coarse even texture.
Without proper treatment, Merbau wood is susceptible to insect pests. Otherwise, it is a very durable breed, which is suitable for external and internal work. It is perfectly processed with dyes, stains, varnishes, polished, but gum can be released.
Technical properties of wood.
Density | 815 kg / m3 |
Elastic modulus (GPa) | 18 |
Modulus of Rupture (MPa) | 147 |
Crushing Strength (MPa) | 59 |
Hardness (Brinell coefficient) | 4.1 |
Radial shrinkage | 1.2% |
Tangential shrinkage | 2.5% |
Volumetric shrinkage | 8.0% |
Application options
Due to the natural strength, density, bending resistance, Merbau is used in construction, for flooring, stairs, load-bearing structures. Suitable for shipbuilding and decoration. Garden and outdoor furniture are made from it. It is very popular in creating exclusive furniture for turning, interior panels, decorative objects, musical instruments, hand tools.
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