Mutenye - Guibourtia arnoldiana

Janka Hardness = 1650

Photosensitivity = No

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Scientific Name = Guibourtia arnoldiana
Trade Name = Mutenye
Family Name = Leguminosae
Synonyms = Copaifera arnoldiana, Copaifera ehie
Common Names =  Benge, Benzi, Bubinga, Essingang, Kerazingo, Kevasingo, Kevazingo, Kouan, Libenge, M'benge, M'Penze, Mbenge, Mutenye, Non-eyen, Ntene, Olive walnut, Oliver walnut, Ovang, Tropical oliver, Waka
Regions of Distribution = Africa
Countries of Distribution =  Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Nigeria, South Africa, Zaire

Numerical Strength Properties and Data:
Bending Strength =  20,492 psi or 1440 kg/cm2

Crushing Strength = 20,492 psi or 107 kg/cm2
Density = 49 Lbs/Ft3 or 785 kg/m3
Janka Hardness = 1650
Hardness = 1983 lbs. or 899 kg
Impact Strength =
Maximum Crushing Strength = 10,303 psi or 724 kg/cm2
Shearing Strength = 2080 psi or 146 kg/cm2
Stiffness = 2,167,000 psi or 152,000 kg/cm2
Specific Gravity = 0.69
Work to Maximum Load =

Static Bending = 2080 psi or 146 kg/cm2

Toughness 509 inch-lbs or 586 cm-kg
Weight = 48 Lbs/Ft3 or 769 kg/m3
Radial Shrinkage =4%
Tangential Shrinkage = 9%
Volumetric Shrinkage = 12%
T/R Ration = 1.8

Fiber Saturation Point = 27%

General Characteristics = The heartwood is pale yellowish brown to medium brown with a reddish cast and gray-black stripes.
Grain = The grain is often wavy and interlocked. Combination of grain and black veining gives the wood a very attractive appearance.
Texture = Texture is described as fine and very dense.
Movement in Service = Dimensional stability is rated as fair, and the timber is reported to show medium movement in use.
Photosensitivity = No