Bintangor   PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Density : 465-865 kg/m³ Shrinkage i) Radial : 1.4-2.1% ii) Tangential : 2.0-3.7% Static Bending i) Modulus of elasticity : 14,300 N/mm² ii) Modulus of rupture : 74 N/mm² Compression Strength i) Perpendicular to Grain : 3.19 N/mm² ii) Parallel to Grain : 36.70 N/mm² Shear strength : 10.80 N/mm²

Botanical Name : Calophyllum spp. Family : Guttiferae Other names : - Distribution : Occurs widely from lowland forests to upper mountain forests. It is also abundant in some peat swamp forests. Sapwood : Well defined from the heart-wood, which is deep red, red-brown, pink-brown or orange-brown in colour. Grain : Interlocked. Texture : Moderately coarse to coarse and uneven. Working Properties : Planning Easy Finish Smooth to moderately smooth Boring Easy Finish Smooth to slightly rough Turning Easy Finish Slightly rough Nailing Poor Uses : Suitable for light construction, flooring, partitioning, panelling, joinery, furniture, spars and masts of boats, veneer, plywood and wooden pallets.