European Birch Wood

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European Birch Wood
Categories:	Wood and Natural Products; Wood; Hardwood
Material Notes:	Data is based on small, clear, air-dried samples unless specified. Usual surface texture: Fine Dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in humidity during service: Large Resistance to fungal decay (Heartwood in ground contact): Perishable (Under 5 years) Resistance to penetration by preservatives: Permeable Common Applications: Plywood, furniture, turnery
Key Words:	Betula pubescens; Lumber, Timber
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.730 g/cc	0.0264 lb/in³	Air Dry (12-15% Moisture Content)
Cell Length	1.40 mm	0.0551 in	Mature Wood

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	6.90 MPa	1000 psi	Perpendicular to Grain
	134 MPa	19400 psi	Axial
Modulus of Rupture	0.144 GPa	20.9 ksi	Static Bending
Flexural Modulus	16.17 GPa	2345 ksi	Static Bending
Compressive Strength	10.8 MPa	1570 psi	Perpendicular to Grain
	50.0 MPa	7250 psi	Parallel to Grain
Machinability	100 %	100 %	Good Relative to Other Wood
Shear Strength	11.8 MPa	1710 psi	Orientation Unknown
Toughness	33.2 J	24.5 ft-lb	2 cm x 2 cm sample
Cleavage	5.20 kN/m	29.7 lb/in

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Shrinkage	0.60 %	0.60 %	Axial; Green to Zero Moisture
	5.3 %	5.3 %	Radial; Green to Zero Moisture
	7.8 %	7.8 %	Tangential; Green to Zero Moisture
	14.2 %	14.2 %	Volumetric; Green to Zero Moisture

Descriptive Properties
Color	White to light brown		Usual for heartwood

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