Etimoe

Scientific name:
Copaifera salikounda Heck. C. mildbraedii Harms
Geographic origin:
Africa.
  • Sapwood: light cream-colour.
  • Heartwood: reddish brown to grey brown.
  • Fiber: Straight, occasionally slightly intertwined.
  • Grain: thin to medium size.
  • Defects: occasional resin spots.
Etimoe
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Capacity of being impregnated
  • Sapwood: capable of being impregnated.
  • Heartwood: low capacity of being impregnated.
Mechanical properties
  • Resistance to static flexion 1,200 kg/cm2.
  • Elasticity module 109,000 kg/cm2.
  • Resistance to compression 640 kg/cm2.
Mechanization
  • Sawing process: easy and with no particular difficulties.
  • Drying process: medium speed. Medium risk of deformation and crack formation.
  • Planing process: no difficulties.
  • Gluing process: no difficulties.
  • Nailing and screwing process: pre-drilling is recommended.
  • Finish: no difficulties.
Physical properties
  • Apparent density at 12% humidity 680 kg/m3 semi-heavy wood.
  • Dimensional stability
  • - Volumetric contraction coefficient 0.47 % nervous wood.
  • - Relation between contractions 1.67 no tendency to deformity.
  • Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon) 2.1 semi-softwood.
Observations
  • Habitualment presenta bosses de resina. Amb freqüència és substituïda per altres espècies semblants però amb menys contingut en resina com el anzem i el bodo