Bilinga

Botanical name: Nauclea trillesii
Origin: West Africa
Weight: about 750 kg/m3
Moisture Content: 8-10 %
Janka hardness: 806
Modulus of rupture: 95 MPa
Bending strength: 973
Modulus of elasticity: 5.3 GPa
Shrinkage: 14,00
Category: Product ID: 1102

Description

The splint is whitish to delicate yellow and useless. The core tree is lemon yellow, later ocher yellow with darker veins when exposed to light. Poor fracture strength, but resistant to static and mechanical impact. Especially used for building cutters, among other things, benches and facades.

Furthermore, Bilinga can be suitable for boat construction, canoes, floors, furniture and selected logs can be used for furniture. Veneer cutting is also possible.