Descripción del producto

Scientific name: Diplotropis purpurea
Family: Papilionaceae
Standard name: Sucupira
Other names: Sucupira, Alcoruoque, Zwarte Kabbes
Wood Appearance
The heartwood is dark chocolate-brown in colour with conspicuous paler markings, giving a
decorative appearance which may be enhanced on quartered surface by a stripe figure. The sapwood
is whitish, sharply demarcated from the heartwood. Grain is interlocked, sometimes irregular and
the texture is moderately coarse. The bole is ****1m in length and diameter ****0(***0) cm.
Physical and Mechanical Properties
A heavy, strong, durable wood possessing high strength properties. Medium shrinkage, relatively
stable once dry.
• Air dried density (*2%) - **0kg/m3
• Bending strength (at *2%) - **6 N/mm2
• Modulus of elasticity (at *2%) - ****0 N/mm2
• Crushing strength (at *2%) - *8 N/mm2
Natural Durability
Very resistant to decay even under exacting conditions of use. Highly resistant to fungi and termite
attacks.
Timber Processing
Drying - Dries readily but slowly, without distortion or checking.
Working - Difficult to work due of its high density and interlocked and irregular grain, but can be
finished to a smooth surface. Turns well.
Assembly - Glues well and holds nails and screws hold well.
Finishing - Polishes satisfactorily after filling.
Uses
Has a decorative appearance and is of interest for turned work and as a veneer for inlays in high
grade furniture. Suitable for exterior and interior joinery, turnery, paneling and tool handles. A very
useful timber with many applications.