Mahogany, Khaya/Grand Bassam
Khaya ivorensis
Other trade names:
de: Rotes Khaya-Mahagoni, Grand Bassam Mahagoni
en: African mahagony, Grand Bassam mahogany, Lagos mahogany, Benin mahogany
fr: Acajou d'Afrique, Acajou de Grand Bassam, N'Gollon
Origin: Africa (Tropical Africa)
Ecological: not listed on CITES
Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Automobile and boat construction, Doors, yacht interior finishing, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia
Colors: Red / Reddish brown
Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut
Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm
Tree Height: Up to 45 m
Bark: Grey/dark brown to black, smooth when young, flaking off when older, 1 to 2 cm in thickness
Texture: Fine
Smell: Inconspicuous
Resistance: Good durability, good resistance against fungi and insects
Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good
Technical wood data:
Raw Density: 0,45 - 0,55 g/ccm
Compressive Strength: 35 - 40 N/mm²
Flexural Strength: 80 - 90 N/mm²
Shear Strength: 5 - 6 N/mm²
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