Balsa

Wood species Balsa
English name Balsa
Alternative name Balsa tree
Botanical name Ochroma pyramidale
Type Hardwood
Tree size / Height 18 - 28 m
Trunk / Diameter 1 - 1,2 m
Location Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico
More information Wikipedia

Specific gravity 0.153
Specific gravity (12% MC) 0,18
Janka Hardness 390 lbf
Modulus of rupture 18,9 MPa
Elastic Modulus 3,30 GPa
Crushing Strength 12,1 MPa
Shrinkage Radial 3,0%
Tangential 7,6%
Volumetric 10,8%
T/R Ratio 2,5
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