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| Sapeli | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Density | : | 690 kg/m³ |
| Shrinkage | ||
| i) Radial | : | 4% |
| ii) Tangential | : | 7% |
| Static Bending | ||
| i) Modulus of elasticity | : | 12,000 N/mm² |
| ii) Modulus of rupture | : | 115.8 N/mm² |
| Compression Strength | ||
| i) Perpendicular to Grain | : | n.a |
| ii) Parallel to Grain | : | n.a |
| Shear strength | : | n.a |
| Botanical Name | : | Entandrophragma cylindricum |
| Family | : | - |
| Other names | : | Sapeli |
| Distribution | : | Central africa. |
| Sapwood | : | Grey-pink or cream. |
| Grain | : | Interlocked. |
| Texture | : | Moderately fine. |
| Working Properties | : | Excellent stability and sanding. Good in machining, gluing, painting and staining. Not good in bending and screwing. |
| Uses | : | Rotary and sliced veneer, plywood, mouldings, flooring. |
