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Parota
Enterolobium cyclocarpum
Other common names
Guanacaste
Distribution
Central American, Mexico and South America
Cities
Not listed
General Description
The color tends to be medium brown to reddish. The grain is slightly interlocked and it contains a very coarse texture.
Workability
Easy to work with hand and machine tools. Glues and finished well
Durability
Durable to very durable.
Main uses
Boatbuilding, millwork, furniture frame
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Good
Drilling
Good
Turning
Good
Moulding
Good
Nailing
Good
Screwing
Good
Finishing
Good
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
440.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.34
Modulus of Elasticity
8.46MPa
Modulus of Rupture
59.60MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
2.20%
Hardness
2,100.00N
Comprehensive Strenght
37.20