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Red Oak clear dry wood vs White Oak clear dry wood

Property comparison of Red Oak clear dry wood and White Oak clear dry wood, both wood.

Wood7 compared properties
PropertyRed Oak clear dry woodWhite Oak clear dry woodDifference
Tensile strength57 MPa60 MPa+5%
Elastic modulus12,500 MPa12,300 MPa-2%
Poisson ratio0.30.30%
Density740 kg/m³770 kg/m³+4%
Thermal conductivity0.18 W/m·K0.17 W/m·K-6%
Specific heat1,640 J/kg·K1,640 J/kg·K0%
Coefficient of thermal expansion0.000005 1/K0.000005 1/K0%

Difference is White Oak clear dry wood relative to Red Oak 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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Red Oak clear dry wood
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USDA
White Oak clear dry wood
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USDA

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