Scientific name

Hallea ciliata Leroy; H. Stipulosa O. Kuntze; H. Rubrostipulata Leroy

Other names

English: Bahia, Abura; Elelon

Geographic origin

Africa

Description

&;8226; Sapwood and heartwood: pink beige to pink brown
&;8226; Fiber: Straight, occasionally slightly intertwined
&;8226; Grain: Thin
&;8226; Defects: Occasionally rotten core

Capacity of being impregnated

Capable of being impregnated a Medium capacity of being impregnated

Mechanization

&;8226; Sawing process: Easy, except in those cases of silica presence, producing allergies and a fast debilitation of the saw's jagged edges.
&;8226; Drying process: Medium-high speed. Little risk of deformation and crack formation
&;8226; Planing process: No difficulties, except in those cases of the mentioned silica
&;8226; Gluing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Nailing and screwing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Finish: No difficulties

Physical properties

&;8226; Apparent density at 12% humidity
560 kg/m3 semi-light wood
&;8226; Dimensional stability
- Volumetric contraction coefficient
0.43 % stable wood
- Relation between contractions
1.67 no tendency to deformity
&;8226; Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon)
1.9 Softwood

Mechanical properties

&;8226; Resistance to static flexion 850 kg/cm2 &;8226; Elasticity module 90,000 kg/cm2
&;8226; Resistance to compression 410 kg/cm2

Observations

They are usually small diameter trunks and so it is difficult to find wide Goods boards.