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SERNA MOSQUERA, Yessica B.; BORJA DE LA ROSA, Amparo; FUENTES SALINAS, Mario  e  CORONA AMBRIZ, Alejandro. Technological properties of algarrobo wood (Hymenaea oblongifolia Huber), from Bagado-Choco, Colombia. Rev. Chapingo ser. cienc. for. ambient [online]. 2011, vol.17, n.3, pp.411-422. ISSN 2007-4018.

The aim of the present study was to determine the technological properties of Algarrobo wood (Hymenaea oblongifolia Huber), from the municipality of Bagado-Choco. Samples collected from trees (wood cylinders) were studied in order to determine the microscopic characteristics, basis density and normal density. Moreover, the mechanical properties were estimated using the values of basic density. Results showed that Algarrobo wood shows scanty vessel (medium to large), fibers that have medium size and rays containing crystal that are thin to moderately long. This wood has a bad quality for production of pulp for paper. The basic density of wood was classified as light softwood with a mechanical resistance that oscillates from high to very high. Algarrobo wood can be used in manufacture of furniture, floors and decorative handles, among other uses.

Palavras-chave : wood cylinders; microscopic characteristics; physical-mechanical properties; Hymenaea oblongifolia; Chocó.

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