MANUAL ON THE PROPERTIES AND USES OF LESSER ... - ITTO

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIESTechnological Properties Property Classi:ficatjol). Description/RemarksPhysical PropertiesRelative density Class V Low relative density(0.236) .Volumetric shrinkage Class I Low volumetricshrinkage (5.7%)Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class V Low strength (Bendingstrength - 24.6 MPa;Compressive strength -11.9 MPa; Shear strength-3.65 MPa; Hardness - 1.12KN; Toughness - 11.5Joule/Specimen)Sawing Class I Easy to sawDrying Class 11 Moderately difficult to dryMachining Class 11 Good machining propertyFinishing No available data No available dataNatural Durability Class III Slightly durableTreatability Class I Easy to treatData obtained from Phase I ofI1TO ProjectPD 47/88 Rev. 3(1).6. END-USESFor :fishnet floats; helniets; insulator boards; rotary cut veneer; for chopsticks,popsicle sticks, medical sticks, ice cream spoons, toothpicks, matches; pulpwoodand boxes and crates.7. ILLUSTRATIONRadial Cut79