Hardwood (Iroko) Chlorophora excelsa
Description:
Sapwood clearly defined, yellow white of 25-100mm width depending on age of
tree. Heartwood light yellow, rich brown or greenish brown, darkening on exposure.
Texture medium to coarse, grain typically interlocked, figure mottled. Wood
is slightly greasy with no odour.
Characteristics:
Dries rapidly with very little degrade. Work easily by machine or hand. Very
resistant to biological attack by fungus, insects and marine borers. Resistant
to fire. Strength properties comparable to those of teak although weaker in
bending and compression. Among the best known tropical hardwoods, usually
under the name of iroko.
Uses:
Furniture, Exterior joinery, Panelling, Laboratory benchtops, Flooring.
Properties:
Density 740 kg/m3; Modulus of rupture 85 N/m2; Modulus of elasticity 9900
N/mm2; Movement, rad 0.5%, tang 1.0%; Hardness 1260.
Phone: 255 22 2865918 Fax: 255 22 2865917
P.O. Box 160, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Nyerere Road
