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SPRUCE

SPRUCE

Spruce wood is also known to be as coniferous wood. Throughout Europe with the exception of the western and southern extremes, Spruce is always a native. Suitable places to grow Spruce is in lowlands and mountainous regions. Along with the pine and birch, Spruce too grow in the northern-most part of the hemisphere. Germany considered Spruce as one of the most important trees of their country. Around one-third of the forests in Germany are covered with Spruce. Their wood yield is very high and grow comparatively quickly than others. Uses of Spruce include industrialised production of composite wood materials, buildings and construction. Place your order today at EG.


Common Name(s): Sitka Spruce
Scientific Name: Picea sitchensis
Distribution: Northwestern North America
Tree Size: 130-160 ft (40-50 m) tall, 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 27 lbs/ft3 (425 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .36, .42
Janka Hardness: 510 lbf (2,270 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 10,150 lbf/in2 (70.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,600,000 lbf/in2 (11.03 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 5,550 lbf/in2 (38.2 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.3%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 11.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

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