CATAHUA (Hura Crepitans sp.)
Catahua is a light wood, with a color of off-white to brown, with average brightness and a medium to coarse texture. It is recommended for panels, inner lining, laminates, among others.
International trade name: Assacú
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Physical-Mechanical Properties.
| Density (g/cm³) |
Volumetric contraction (%) |
Elasticity module (kg/cm²) |
Rupture modulus (kg/cm²) |
Hardness (kg/cm²) |
| 0.41 | 9.00 | 68,000 | 401 | 236 |
