Tauari
indistinct heartwood and sapwood yellowish white to light yellowish brown. Slightly distinct growth rings, grain straight, texture medium, luster moderate, slight odor and slight bitter taste.
Description
Couratari spp.
Imbirema – Tauari-amarelo – tauari-morrão – estopeiro (PA) – mahot
General Characteristics: indistinct heartwood and sapwood yellowish white to light yellowish brown. Slightly distinct growth rings, grain straight, texture medium, luster moderate, slight odor and slight bitter taste.
Density: light or medium density wood, according to the species, with density at 12% moisture content of 590 kg/m3 and green density of approximately 1100 kg/m3.
Drying: kiln-dries very rapidly and usually without significative defects.
Workability: easy to work, giving a smooth surface. Glues well.
Durability: some species are prone to attack by blue-stain fungi and must be used dry and protected from humidity and insects.
Preservation: very easy to be preserved with creosote and CCA-A, with pressure-vacuum systems.
Uses: civil and naval construction, furniture, decorative articles, household utensils, toys, musical instruments, boxes, crates, packaging, curved pieces, cabinet work, sliced veneers, plywood and others.
