Scientific Name: Khaya Anthotheca

Origin: Africa

Description of wood:

Sapwood: White pink
Heartwood: Brownish pink to light red
Fiber: Straight
Grain: Medium
Characteristic defects: Growth stresses.

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 510 kg/m3 semi-light wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,41% stable wood.
– Relationship between contractions 152% without tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 1,9 soft wood.