Family: Meliacea

Scientific Name: Khaya Ivorensis A.Chev.

Other Trade Names: Acajou Bassam, Takoradi Mahhogany, Eri Kire, Ogwango, N’Dola, Caoba Delgalon, Acajou Blanc, Zaminguila

Origin: Middle, East and West Africa
Appearance Features: Dried Wood Cream, White, Yellow

Self Wood
COLOR: Clear pinkish coffee darkens after cutting.
FOLD: Smooth and bright, bright.
TEXTUR: Medium and rough. VESSEL: Fine.

Place of use:
Internal and external joinery, Plywood, Boat construction, Musical instruments, Paneling, Paving,
In the manufacture of cutting coatings.

Mechanical and Technical Properties

Fresh cut in volume (kg / m³): 700-850
Volume air dry 12% M.C. (kg / m³) MV: 500-550
Volume% 1 to humidity% v = (Medium): 0.38
Tanine in the form of shrinkage: 5.8
Radial from center to periphery R: 3,8
It may break in compression. Axial (N / mm²) F12: 102
Bending: Very flexible bendable (N / mm²) E12: 9500
Processing Properties
Cutting: Easy
Drying: Very fast drying, very little risk of deformation.
Pasting: Very good.
Fastening: Good
Working: Difficult.
Bending: Difficult.
Finishing: Very good. (Polyester polishes need attention.)

Attention
Natural durability: Moderate.
Pest: No way.
Moisture Ratio: Bad.
Shavings: May cause asthma!
Impregnation: Poor