Hardwood (Mbembakofi) (Mkora) Afzelia quanzensis
Description:
Sapwood distinct, white. Heartwoodpink-brown or brown-yellow, turning reddish
brown on exposure. Texture medium to coarse and even. Grain straight or interlocked.
Handsome appearance but with little figure.
Characteristics:
Seasons slowly but well. Moderately hard to machine due to blunting of cutters.
Moulds and turns well and takes a fine finish. Immune to borer attack and
decay, resistant to termites. Strength properties comparable to West African
afzelia (doussie) and jarrah although lightly weaker in bending. Regarded
as substitute for teak and mvule. A versatile fine timber suitable where strength,
durability, stability and good appearance is required.
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Joinery, Construction.
Properties:
Density 820 kg/m3 (variable); Modulus of rupture 108 N/mm2; Modulus of elasticity
11200 N/mm2; Movement, rad 0.9%, tang 1.1%; Hardness 1850.
Phone: 255 22 2865918 Fax: 255 22 2865917
P.O. Box 160, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nyerere Road
