Iroko       PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Density : -680 kg/m³ Shrinkage i) Radial : 3% ii) Tangential : 5% Static Bending i) Modulus of elasticity : 10,900 N/mm² ii) Modulus of rupture : 94 N/mm² Compression Strength i) Perpendicular to Grain : n.a ii) Parallel to Grain : n.a Shear strength : n.a

Botanical Name : Chlorophora excelsa Family : - Other names : Kambala Distribution : West and Central Africa Sapwood : Yellowish to white. Grain : Modest interlocked. Texture : Moderate coarse and even. Working Properties : Good in stability, gluing and screwing. Fair in machining, sanding, painting and staining. Not good in bending. Uses : Window and door frames, flooring, furniture, stairs, garden furniture.