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The timber is hard and heavy with a density of 800-930 kg/m3 air dry. The timber is classified under Medium Hardwood in Malaysia. The timber is moderately durable. Texture is moderately fine and even, with interlocked and sometimes wavy grain. The timber falls into Strength Group A. It is difficult to work, especially in the radial direction where picking-up of grain frequently occurs. The nailing property is rated as poor. The timber seasons fairly rapidly without serious degrade. 13 mm thick boards take 1.5 months to air dry, while 38 mm thick boards take 4 months. End-checking is a common defect, especially in thicker specimens. Shrinkage is fairly high, with radial shrinkage averaging 2% and tangential shrinkage averaging 3.3%.
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