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Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood vs Loblolly Pine clear dry wood

Property comparison of Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood and Loblolly Pine clear dry wood, both wood.

Wood4 compared properties

Property	Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood	Loblolly Pine clear dry wood	Difference
Elastic modulus	3,400 MPa	12,300 MPa	+262%
Poisson ratio	0.23	0.328	+43%
Density	170 kg/m³	510 kg/m³	+200%
Thermal conductivity	0.055 W/m·K	0.15 W/m·K	+173%

Difference is Loblolly Pine 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.

Identification

Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood

standard: USDA

Loblolly Pine clear dry wood

standard: USDA FPL-GTR-190

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