J. Gibson McIlvain Company est. 1798
Exotic Lumber, Domestic Hardwoods & Custom Mouldings Since 1798
Purple Heart - Peltogyne Venosa
| Hardwood Specifications Chart | Green | Dry | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bending Strength | 13690 | 19220 | psi |
| Crushing Strength | 1530 | — | psi |
| Max Crushing Strength | 7020 | 10320 | psi |
| Static Bending | 9360 | 12770 | psi |
| Stiffness | 2000 | 2270 | 1000 psi |
| Work to Maximum Load | 15 | 18 | in-lbs/in3 |
| Hardness | — | 1860 | lbs |
| Shearing Strength | — | 2220 | psi |
| Toughness | — | 224 | in-lbs |
| Specific Gravity | 0.67 | 0.77 | — |
| Weight | — | 55 | lbs/cu.ft. |
| Density | — | 52 | lbs/cu.ft. |
| Radial Shrinkage | — | 3 | % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | — | 6 | % |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | — | 10 | % |
J. Gibson McIlvain Company - est. 1798