Iroko

Iroko


Other names: Mvule, Odum, Kambala, Tule, Intule Moreira, Semli, Rokko, Abang, Mandji, Lusanga

                        Molundu, Mokongo, Moreira


Botanical name: Chlorophora excelsa


Density: Green 1,000 - 1,100 kg/m3

     Seasoned 660 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Durable / Very durable


Grain: Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Medium


Heartwood: Yellow brown - Dark Brown


Sapwood: Yelowish white


Sawing: Easy (moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain

                    (Deposits of calcium carbonate can damage cutting edges)


Wood bending: Moderate


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good but filling necessary


End uses: Interior & exterior Joinery, Bench Tops, Boat building & fitting, Marine work