Mahogany, Khaya/Grand Bassam, Figured
Khaya ivorensis
Other trade names:
de: Rotes Riegel-Khaya-Mahagoni, Grand Bassam Riegel-Mahagoni
en: Figured African mahagony, FiguredGrand Bassam mahogany, Figured Lagos mahogany, Figured Benin mahogany
Origin: Africa (Tropical Africa)
Ecological: not listed on CITES
Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Automobile and boat construction, Doors, yacht interior finishing, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia
Colors: Red / Reddish brown
Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut
Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm
Tree Height: Up to 45 m
Bark: Grey/dark brown to black, smooth when young, flaking off when older, 1 to 2 cm in thickness
Texture: Fine
Smell: Inconspicuous
Resistance: Good durability, good resistance against fungi and insects
Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good
Technical wood data:
Raw Density: 0,45 - 0,55 g/ccm
Compressive Strength: 35 - 40 N/mm²
Flexural Strength: 80 - 90 N/mm²
Shear Strength: 5 - 6 N/mm²
You would like to buy veneer of the type Mahogany, Khaya/Grand Bassam, Figured?
What are you waiting for? Ask Ulrich Veneers for a free and non-binding offer now.
Hochwertige Furniere
Direkt vom Produzent
- FSC & PEFC zertifiziert
- 10+ Mio. m² Furnier
- 100+ Holzarten
- 6.500 m² Lagerfläche
- 80+ Jahre Erfahrung