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Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood vs Black Walnut clear dry wood

Property comparison of Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood and Black Walnut clear dry wood, both wood.

Wood3 compared properties
PropertyBalsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry woodBlack Walnut clear dry woodDifference
Elastic modulus3,400 MPa11,600 MPa+241%
Poisson ratio0.230.495+115%
Density170 kg/m³550 kg/m³+224%

Difference is Black Walnut clear dry wood relative to Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

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Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood
standard
USDA
Black Walnut clear dry wood
standard
USDA FPL-GTR-190

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