Mahogany

Scientific name:
Swietenia macrophylla King.
Geographic origin:
Central America, tropical region of south America and the Caribbean.<br />
This sort of wood is included in the CITES list of endangered species.
  • Sapwood: yellowish white.
  • Heartwood: pink brown to light red that darkens with the light effects.
  • Fiber: straight slightly intertwined.
  • Grain: thin to medium size.
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Capacity of being impregnated
  • Sapwood: medium to low capacity of being impregnated.
  • Heartwood: no capable of being impregnated.
Mechanical properties
  • Resistance to static flexion 830 kg/cm2.
  • Elasticity module 89,000 kg/cm2.
  • Resistance to compression 450 kg/cm2.
Mechanization
  • Sawing process: easy and with no difficulties.
  • Drying process: easy and fast. Little risk of deformation.
  • Planing process: no difficulties.
  • Gluing process: no difficulties.
  • Nailing and screwing process: easy.
  • Finish: no difficulties, except in case of polyester varnishes use where certain difficulties can arise.
Physical properties
  • Apparent density at 12% humidity 570 kg/m3 semi-light.
  • Dimensional stability
  • - Volumetric contraction coefficient 0.22 % extraordinarily stable wood.
  • - Relation between contractions 1.42% no tendency to deformity.
  • Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon) 2.7 semi-softwood .
Observations
  • Atenció, molt important: Espècie protegida pel conveni CITES. Està continguda en l'Apèndix II. Per tant, necessita d'un permís especial d'exportació o d'un certificat de reexportació. Ha de exigir-se quan es realitzi la seva compra.
  • Hi ha diferències de requisits per a la seva comercialització en funció de la subespècie i l'origen. Consultar el Conveni CITES