Batkarar (Celtis australis)
Family: Ulmaceae
Common names: Batkarar, Brimij, Brinij, Celtis, Chena, European hackberry, Khanak, Kharak, Kharak chena, Kharik, Khirk, Ku, Micocoulier, Nettle wood, Nettlewood, Tagho, Takhum
Distributed in: Afghanistan, India, Nepal (Eastern Europe, Oceania and S.E. Asia, Western Europe)
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Cabinetmaking, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Tool handles, Vehicle parts
Tree size: Tree height is 30-40 m
Colors: the heart isRed, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMedium to coarseand the lusterHigh
Natural durability: The sapwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack, Very durable
Ease of Drying: Easy
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance: Easy to saw
Response to hand tools: Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft.
Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 volsSekhar, A.C.,1967,Some Indian Timbers Equivalent to Foreign Timbers,Van Vigyan 5(1&2,pp18-24Titmuss, F.H.,1965,Commercial Timbers of the World,Technical Press Ltd., London, 3rd edition
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