Product Details
Zwarte kabbes, Tatabu
Commercial Name
Tatabu
SBB Code
ZWK
Botanical name
Diplotropis purpurea
International trade name
Sucupira, Tatabu
Family
Leguminosae
Wood description
Sapwood
distinct, whitish or yellowish cream
Heartwood
chocolate brown to reddish brown
Grain
straight to slightly interlocked
Texture
medium to coarse
Technological Characteristics
Green Density
1.20 g/cm3
Air dry density at 12% MC
0.93 g/cm3
Bending strength at 12% MC
148 N/mm2
Crushing strength at 12% MC
85 N/mm2
Uses:
Exterior and interior joinery, flooring, stairs, turnery, tool handles, furniture, heavy constructions (wet and dry)