Durian   PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Density : 420-800 kg/m³ Shrinkage i) Radial : 1.3-2.4% ii) Tangential : 1.6-4.0% Static Bending i) Modulus of elasticity : 9,500-15,800 N/mm² ii) Modulus of rupture : 65-95 N/mm² Compression Strength i) Perpendicular to Grain : 2.72-5.65 N/mm² ii) Parallel to Grain : 32.50-53.90 N/mm² Shear strength : 6.80-9.20 N/mm²

Botanical Name : Coelostegia spp., Durio spp. and Neesia spp. Family : Bombacaceae Other names : - Distribution : Found mainly in lowland forests with some species in peat swamp forests. Sapwood : Only moderately well-defined in Coelostegia but well-defined in Durio and Neesia. Grain : Straight to slightly interlocked. Texture : Moderately coarse to coarse and even in Neesia but uneven in Durio and Coelostagia. Working Properties : Planning Easy to moderately easy Finish Smooth to moderately smooth Boring Easy to slightly difficult Finish Fairly smooth Turning Easy to slightly difficult. Finish Moderately smooth to rough Nailing Good to excellent Uses : Suitable for light construction, door and window frames, wooden sandals, flooring, planking, plywood, sliced veneer and furniture.