Name | Tarara Amarilla |
Scientific name | Centrolobium microchaete – (Marties ex Venta) Lima |
Family | LEG. PAPILIONOIDEAE |
Common names in other countries | Canary wood; Kanariehout (Ned); Ararîa-amarelo (Bra); Balaustre; Guayacán hobo (Col) |
General description | Tarara amarilla is found in temperate forests. The tree reaches up to 30 meters. The wood is colourfull and highly decorative. |
Anatomic characteristics
Heartwood color | Orange-red |
Sapwood color | Yellowish |
Texture | Medium to fine |
Physical properties
Density (12% M.C.) | 740 kg/m3 |
Basic density | 580 kg/m3 |
Total radial shrinkage | 4,0% |
Total tangential shrinkage | 6,2% |
Total volumetric shrinkage | 10,2% |
Rate T/R | 1,6 |
Mechanical properties 12% M.C.
Static bending | 1220 kg/cm2 |
Compression parallel to grain | 690 kg/cm2 |
Lateral hardness (Janka) | 10710 N |
Technical conditions for proccesing
Machining | Good |
Air drying | Moderate |
Durability | Durable |
Permeability | Moderate permeable |