Mahogany, Sipo

Botanical name: Entrandrophragma candollei
Origin: West Africa
Weight: about 650 kg/m3
Moisture Content: 8-14 %
Janka hardness: 1180
Modulus of rupture: 103.8 MPa
Bending strength: 900
Modulus of elasticity: 11.65 GPa
Shrinkage: 11,8
Category: Product ID: 1116

Description

Mahogany Sipo is slimmer, wider striped and darker than Sapele. The core tree has a uniform red-brown color and can sometimes be slightly soft. However, harder than sapele. Used for windows, doors, furniture, floors, boat construction and joinery.