Black locust

Wood species Black locust

English name Black locust

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Botanical name Robinia pseudoacacia

Type Hardwood

Tree size / Height 30 m

Trunk / Diameter 1 m

Location United States, South Africa, Europe, North America, Asia

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Specific gravity 0.66

Specific gravity (12% MC) 0,82

Janka Hardness 7560 lbf

Modulus of rupture 133,8 MPa

Elastic Modulus 14,14 GPa

Crushing Strength 70,3 MPa

Shrinkage Radial 4,6%
Tangential 7,2%
Volumetric 10,2%
T/R Ratio 1,6

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