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| − | [[File:Castanospermumvt.jpg|thumb|Black bean | + | [[File:Castanospermumvt.jpg|thumb|Black bean ''Castanospermum australe'']] |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A dense hard wood obtained from an Australian tree, ''Castanaspermum australe''. Black bean wood is a medium to dark brown in color and has darker streaks or figuring. It has a medium texture and a grain that can be straight, wavy, or roey. Black bean wood becomes brittle as it dries and is susceptible to warping. It is resistant to rotting, [ | + | A dense hard wood obtained from an Australian tree, ''Castanaspermum australe''. Black bean wood is a medium to dark brown in color and has darker streaks or figuring. It has a medium texture and a grain that can be straight, wavy, or roey. Black bean wood becomes brittle as it dries and is susceptible to warping. It is resistant to rotting, [[fungus|fungi]], and [[termite|termites]] but not [[powderpost%20beetle|powderpost beetles]]. Black bean wood is used for furniture, cabinetry, decorative boxed, cane handles, gunstocks, and veneer. |
[[File:blackbeanwg.jpg|thumb|Black bean (''Castanaspermum australe'')]] | [[File:blackbeanwg.jpg|thumb|Black bean (''Castanaspermum australe'')]] | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
blackbean; Moreton Bay chestnut | blackbean; Moreton Bay chestnut | ||
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| − | == | + | * Specific gravity = 0.77 |
| + | * Density = 45-50 ppcf | ||
| − | * | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| + | * F. H. Titmuss, ''Commercial Timbers of the World'', The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965 | ||
| − | * | + | * Kribs, ''Commercial Foreign woods on the American market'' |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moreton_Bay_Chestnut (Accessed Jan. 25, 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:08, 8 May 2022
Description
A dense hard wood obtained from an Australian tree, Castanaspermum australe. Black bean wood is a medium to dark brown in color and has darker streaks or figuring. It has a medium texture and a grain that can be straight, wavy, or roey. Black bean wood becomes brittle as it dries and is susceptible to warping. It is resistant to rotting, fungi, and termites but not powderpost beetles. Black bean wood is used for furniture, cabinetry, decorative boxed, cane handles, gunstocks, and veneer.
Synonyms and Related Terms
blackbean; Moreton Bay chestnut
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Specific gravity = 0.77
- Density = 45-50 ppcf
Resources and Citations
- F. H. Titmuss, Commercial Timbers of the World, The Technical Press Ltd., London, 1965
- Kribs, Commercial Foreign woods on the American market
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moreton_Bay_Chestnut (Accessed Jan. 25, 2006)