AKO
Antiaris africana
AKO |
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BOTANICAL NAMES | Antiaris africana. |
ORIGINS FAMILY | It belongs to the family of Moracea. |
GROWTH AREA | This tree grows below the ground of tropical area of the West Africa. |
SPECIFIC WEIGHT | Green 600 kg/m³ – Dried 450 kg/m³ at 12% C.U. |
TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES | Sapwood and heartwood are slightly distinguished; The sapwood has a whitish color that tends to darken over time. It has a medium texture and an interlocked fibre. The Ako is susceptible to insect and fungal attack, so it is recommended to treat it before. |
DRYING METHOD | The artificial drying must be processed very slowly and carefully to avoid splitting, warping and internal stains. |
MAIN USES AND WORKING | Ako is a wood used to make cheap furniture, packaging, planks and frames. |
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