Standard Name
TUALANG
Botanical Name
Koompassia excelsa
General Description
Sapwood is well-defined. Heartwood is reddish brown to deep brick red-brown when fresh, weathering to a deep chocolate brown.
Wood Detail
Air- Dry Density – 800 – 865kg/m2
Seasoning : Dries moderately slowly to slowly with slight
Strength group – A
Static Bending MOE : 17,800 N/mm2
MOR: 121N/mm2
Compression Strength
Perpendicular to Grain : 8.00N/mm2
Parallel to Grain : 62.00N/mm2
Shear Strength : 16.30N/mm2
Working Property
Planing – Easy & Smooth Finish
Boring / Turning / Nailing – slightly difficult