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The timber is very hard and very heavy with a density of 930-1,250 kg/m3 air dry. The timber is classified under Medium Hardwood in Malaysia. Jackson (1965) recorded that a consignment of 40 test sticks were all destroyed within 6 years and gave an average life span of 3.1 years. The timber is thus classified as moderately durable. It is not durable in contact with the ground because it is readily attacked by termites but is slightly more resistant to fungi. It is difficult to treat with preservatives. Texture is moderately fine and even, with shallowly interlocked grain. The timber falls into Strength Group A. It is slightly difficult to work when green and is difficult when dry. Planing is difficult but the planed surface is moderately smooth with some grain pick-up in the radial face. The nailing property is rated as poor.The timber seasons slowly with moderate end-checking, surface-checking, insect and fungal attacks as the main sources of degrade. Slight bowing and cupping are also recorded. 13 mm thick boards take approximately 5 months to air dry, while 38 mm thick boards take 7 months. Shrinkage is rather high, with radial shrinkage averaging 2.7% and tangential shrinkage averaging 4.3%.
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