Yellowheart

Specs

Common Names

Yellowheart

Scientific Name

Euxylophora paraensis

Origin

South America (Brazil, Guyana)

Appearance

Yellowheart heartwood is bright yellow when freshly cut, oxidizing to a golden yellow or deep yellow-brown upon exposure. The wood has a straight to slightly interlocked grain with a medium texture.

Avg. Dried Weight

52 lbs/ft3 (835 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

1980 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

18,170 lbf/in2 (125.3 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

1,930,000 lbf/in2 (13.3 GPa)

Crushing Strength

10,620 lbf/in2 (73.2 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 3.9%, Tangential: 5.9%, Volumetric: 10.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.5

Durability

Rated as moderately durable; susceptible to insect attacks.

Workability

Yellowheart wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties. The wood finishes well and can be polished to a high luster. It has good dimensional stability and is resistant to warping and movement.