Kimboto (Goiabao)
Pradosia ptychandra
| Commercial Name(s): | Goiabao |
| Other Name(s): | Kimboto, Abiu Casca, Abiurana Amarela, Goiabao, Abiurana, Abiurana Goiaba, Goyabao |
| Botanical Name: | Chrysophyllum lucentifolium, Planchonella pachycarpa, Pouteria pachycarpa |
| Botanical Family: | Sapotaceae |
| SBB Code: | KMB |
Typical use
Heavy carpentry, Cabinetwork (high class furniture), Interior panelling, Turned goods, Flooring, Interior joinery, Sliced veneer, Tool handles (resilient woods).
Technical Information
Color: Yellowish-or grayish-brown and some reddish cast
Trees Size: 20 – 30 m
Trunk Diameter: 0.6 – 1.00 m
Monnin Hardness: 7.7
Crushing Strength (Mpa dry): 79
Basic Specific gravity: 0.91
Density (kg/m3 dry): 1.27
Trees Size: 20 – 30 m
Trunk Diameter: 0.6 – 1.00 m
Monnin Hardness: 7.7
Crushing Strength (Mpa dry): 79
Basic Specific gravity: 0.91
Density (kg/m3 dry): 1.27
Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked
Texture: Fine to medium
Static bending strength (Mpa): 145
Modulus of elasticy (Mpa): 20600
T/R Ratio: 1.7
Finish: Excellent
Stability: High
Texture: Fine to medium
Static bending strength (Mpa): 145
Modulus of elasticy (Mpa): 20600
T/R Ratio: 1.7
Finish: Excellent
Stability: High
