Afromorsia

Scientific name:
Pericopsis elata Van Meeuwen
Geographic origin:
Africa. Included in the list of endangered species by the CITES.
  • Sapwood: light yellowish grey colour.
  • Heartwood: yellowish grey coloured, it darkens with the lights effects.
  • Fiber: straight or intertwined.
  • Grain: varies from thin to medium size.
  • &;8226; Defects: the possible tannin can cause blue spots.
Afromorsia
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Capacity of being impregnated
  • Sapwood: capable of being impregnated.
  • Heartwood: no capable of being impregnated.
Mechanical properties
  • Resistance to static flexion 1,190 kg/cm2.
  • Elasticity module 129,000 Kg/cm2.
  • Resistance to parallel compression 650 kg/cm2.
     
Mechanization
  • Sawing process: powerful aspiration equipments.
  • Drying process: slow. Risk of deformations and crack formation.
  • Gluing process: no difficulties.
  • Nailing and screwing process: pre-drilling is required.
  • Finish: no difficulties.
Physical properties
  • Apparent density (12% humidity): 690kg/m3.
  • Dimensional stability:
  • Volumetric contraction coefficient 7.8% medium nervous wood.
  • Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon) 5.9 semi-hardwood.
Observations
  • És la fusta africana més semblant a la Teka asiàtica
  • Atenció, molt important: És una espècie protegida pel conveni CITES. Està recollida en l'Apèndix II. Per tant, necessita d'un permís especial d'exportació o d'un certificat de reexportació Ha d'exigir-se quan es realitzi la seva compra