Merbau

Wood species Merbau

English name Merbau

Alternative name Ipil, Kwila, Taal

Botanical name Intsia bijuga

Type Hardwood

Tree size / Height m

Trunk / Diameter 1,2 - 1,5 m

Location India, Madagascar, Tanzania, United Republic of

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Specific gravity 0.68

Specific gravity (12% MC) 0,83

Janka Hardness 7620 lbf

Modulus of rupture 142,4 MPa

Elastic Modulus 17,00 GPa

Crushing Strength 73,1 MPa

Shrinkage Radial 2,7%
Tangential 4,6%
Volumetric 7,8%
T/R Ratio 1,7

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