Scientific Name: Junglans Nigra L.

Origin: America

Description of wood:

Sapwood: White Yellowish to light brown
Heartwood: Reddish brown to dark brown
Fiber: Straight, except for occasions that are wavy
Grain: Medium
Characteristic defects: Do not

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 610 kg/m3 semi-solid wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,43% stable wood.
– Relation between contractions 1,42% without tendency to fix.
– Hardness (Monnin) 3,6 semi-hard wood.