
Determa (Ocotea rubra)
Family: Lauraceae
Common names: Baaka, Bewana, Braloc, Cirouaballi, Determa, Grignon, Grignon franc, Grignon rouge, Grignon rougre, Ishpingo maraco, Laurier, Laurier canelle, Louro rojo, Louro rosa, Louro vermelho, Louru vermelho, Red louro, Surinam mahogany, Teteroma, Teteruma, Wana, Wane, Wanu
Distributed in: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago (Central America, Latin America, Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Distribution overview: The species occurs in the Guianas, Trinidad, and the lower Amazon region of Brazil. It grows on sandy or loamy soils in Guyana.
Common uses: Barge fenders, Beams, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Building construction, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Cooperages, Decks, Decorative plywood, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Docks, Dockwork, Domestic flooring, Door, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Food containers, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Harbor work, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Joists, Light construction, Marine construction, Millwork, Moldings, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Piling, Plywood corestock, Plywood, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Roofing, Structural work, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative, Wharf construction
Product sources: The ITTO reports that the species is an important source of timber. The timber is exported regularly, and is imported from Brazil into Venezuela, Germany, China, and Japan.
Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed
Tree size: Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm
Colors: the heart isYellow, Yellow to golden-yellow to orangeand the sapwoodYellow, Yellowish brown.The grain isWavy, the textureMediumand the lusterPronounced
Natural durability: Very durable, Very durable
Odor: Seasoned material has no specific odor or taste
Kiln Schedules: UK=E US=T6D2/T3D1 Fr=5
Kiln Drying Rate: Very slow (>28 days for boards < 32 mm, to >84 days for boards >= 63 mm)
Drying Defects: Slight twist/warp, Splitting
Ease of Drying: Slowly
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is not buttressed
Comments: A lesser-known-species from tropical America. It is superior to yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) in tension and compression perpendicular to grain, and is close to white oak (Quercus alba) in static bending and compression parallel to grain. General finishing qualities are rated as good General finishing qualities are rated as poor
Blunting Effect: Slight dulling effect on cutting tools
Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw
Gluing: Very good properties
Moulding: Very Good to Excellent
Movement in Service: Very Good to Excellent
Nailing: Holds nails well, Pre-Boring Recommended
Planing: Slight dulling effect on cutting edges
Resistance to Impregnation: Sapwood is moderately resistant
Response to hand tools: Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work
Sanding: Very Good to Excellent Results
Veneering qualities: Veneers easily, Veneers moderately easy
Steam bending: Moderate
Screwing: Easy to screw, Pre-boring recommended; Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results
Polishing: Good; Staining: Finish is generally satisfactory;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Item |
Green |
Dry |
Metric |
Specific Gravity |
0,5 |
0,54 |
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Density |
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641 |
kg/m3 |
Bending Strength |
594 |
955 |
kg/cm2 |
Crushing Strength |
37 |
44 |
kg/cm2 |
Hardness |
|
298 |
kg |
Impact Strength |
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cm |
Shearing Strength |
|
81 |
kg/cm2 |
Stiffness |
105 |
125 |
1000 kg/cm2 |
Tangential Shrinkage |
7 |
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% |
Radial Shrinkage |
3 |
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% |
Weight |
721 |
608 |
kg/m3 |
Maximum Load |
0,35 |
0,56 |
cm-kg/cm3 |
Toughness |
|
85 |
cm-kg |
Static Bending |
373 |
526 |
kg/cm2 |
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 |  |  |  | Item | Green | Dry | English | Bending Strength | 8453 | 13593 | psi | Crushing Strength | 539 | 627 | psi | Density | | 40 | lbs/ft3 | Hardness | | 657 | lbs | Maximum Crushing Strength | 4528 | 6753 | psi | Shearing Strength | | 1165 | psi | Static Bending | 5312 | 7487 | psi | Stiffness | 1504 | 1790 | 1000 psi | Toughness | | 74 | inch-lbs | Work to Maximum Load | 5 | 8 | inch-lbs/in3 | Specific Gravity | 0.5 | 0.54 | | Weight | 45 | 38 | lbs/ft3 | Radial Shrinkage | 3 | | % | Tangential Shrinkage | 7 | | % | Volumetric Shrinkage | 11 | | % | |
Bending strength (MOR) = medium 0 Max. crushing strength = medium 0 Shrinkage, Radial = small 0 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low 0 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = medium 0 Hardness (side grain) = very soft 0 Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very low 0 Hardness (side grain) = soft 0 Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate 0 Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. 0 Max. crushing strength = high Shrinkage, Tangential = large Bending strength (MOR) = low Shrinkage, Volumetric = large Shrinkage, Volumetric = small Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low Shrinkage, Volumetric = fairly large Shrinkage, Tangential = fairly large Shrinkage, Radial = moderate Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium Shrinkage, Volumetric = moderate Shrinkage, Radial = large Shrinkage, Radial = fairly large Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft. Weight = heavy Very dense Surfaces may dent or scratch easily Soft Shrinkage, Tangential = very small Shrinkage, Radial = very small Max. crushing strength = low Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Compression strength (parallel to grain) = low
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