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Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood
Wood from the Nonmetal Material Properties reference table.
| category | compressive strength MPa | condition | cte per K | density kg m3 | elastic modulus MPa | flexural strength MPa | material id | max service temp C | name | poisson ratio | specific heat J kgK | standard | tensile strength MPa | thermal conductivity W mK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wood | 2 | dry_clear | 0.000005 | 170 | 3,400 | 7 | Balsa | 100 | Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) clear dry wood | 0.23 | 1,640 | USDA | 3 | 0.055 |
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