Veneer Red Gum 0.56 mm
This wood smells subtly of vanilla and has an often irregular grain, a silky sheen and a fine, even texture. The rosé to reddish brown-grey heartwood is processed separately from the creamy white sapwood with a reddish tinge.
Trade names and other names
DIN EN 13556 abbreviation: LQST
Botanical name: Liquidambar styraciflua
German: Amberbaum, Satin Nussbaum, Satinnuss, Sweet gum
English: Red Gum, Sweet Gum, Satin Walnut
French: Noyer satiné, Sweet Gum
Italian: Liquidambar
Spanish: k.A.
Portuguese: k.A.
Dutch: k.A.
Technical wood properties
Weight fresh/green: n.a. kg/m³
Density air dry (12-15% u): 550 - 650 kg/m³
Tensile strength: n.a. N/mm²
Compressive strength: 38 - 45 N/mm²
Bending strength: 80 - 90 N/mm²
Shear strength: 8 - 9 N/mm²
Hardness according to Brinell BII: 42 N/mm²
Hardness according to Brinell: 20 N/mm²
Differential shrinkage (radial): n.a.
Differential shrinkage (tangential): n.a.
Natural durability (DIN-EN 350-2): n.a.
Values of the technical properties of a wood species refer to a wood moisture content of u ≅12% to 15%. Data without guarantee.
Occurrence
The amber tree is found in the southern USA, Mexico and Central America.
Trunk and bark
The amber tree grows up to 45 m high and can reach a diameter of 60 to 100 cm.
Characteristics and wood colour
The wood is characterised by an irregular grain, a fine, even texture and a silky sheen (smells of vanilla). The creamy white sapwood with a reddish tinge and the glossy rosé to reddish brownish grey heartwood are processed separately.
Replacement woods
European walnut, beech with heartwood, ash with heartwood
Literature
- Wood Atlas | 6th edition in 2006 | Rudi Wagenführ
- Wood science volume 1-3 | 1982 | Hans Heinrich Bosshard
- Properties and core sizes of wood species | 1989 | Jürgen Sell / Lignum Switzerland
Category | Veneers |
Product group | Veneers sliced |
Thicknesses | 0.56 mm |
Weight kg/m2 | 0.310 |
Specie | Red Gum |
Botanical name | Liquidambar styraciflua |
Wood type | Hardwood |
Main occurrence | North America |
Wood origin | USA |
Manufacturing/origin | USA |
Certification | not certified | FSC®100% |
Colour | brown |
Hue | medium colour |
Use | furniture | interior |
Customs tariff number | 44089000 |
Packaging | in bundle, approx. 24-32 sheets |
Items on stock | yes |
Date of delivery | approx. 3 - 6 working days |
Postal shipping | nein |