Mengkulang   PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Density : 625-895 kg/m³ Shrinkage i) Radial : 1.3-1.7% ii) Tangential : 3.0-3.8% Static Bending i) Modulus of elasticity : 12,000-16,000 N/mm² ii) Modulus of rupture : 91-110 N/mm² Compression Strength i) Perpendicular to Grain : 5.38 N/mm² ii) Parallel to Grain : 52.10-60.70 N/mm² Shear strength : 10.80-12.20 N/mm²

Botanical Name : Heritiera spp. Family : Sterculiaceae Other names : - Distribution : Common in lowland forests. Sapwood : Usually lighter in color and not always well-defined from the heartwood. Grain : Straight or only shallowly interlocked. Texture : Slightly to moderately coarse but even. Working Properties : Planning Easy to slightly difficult Finish Smooth Boring Difficult Finish Fairly smooth Turning Easy Finish Slightly rough Nailing Good Uses : Suitable for plywood manufacturer, flooring, superior joinery, door and window frames, boat framing, coach work, interior finishing, furniture, panelling and general planking.