walnut
[Juglans regia L.: Family: Juglandaceae]; Trade name walnut
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Origin |
Europe, North Africa and Asia |
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bulk density |
680 kg / m³ |
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durability class |
3 |
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radial shrinkage |
0,18 - 0,23% |
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Tangential shrinkage |
0,25 - 0,3% |
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wood color |
light gray to dark brown |
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wood structure |
Tree ring boundaries clear, vessels arranged coarsely and with semi-annular pores |
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Usage |
furniture industry; in sophisticated interior design |
Walnut is still one of the most highly valued interior woods in Europe. However, uses and sources have changed, the technical uses have declined, the decorative ones predominate and are largely covered by the American walnut.
