Maple, Sycomore
Bergahorn - Acer pseudoplatanus, Spitzahorn - A. platanoides
Green density
Average value
640 kg/m³
Total degree of shrinkage
axial
0,4 - 0,5 %
radial
3,3 - 4,5 %
tangential
8,0 - 8,5 %
Differential swelling
radial
0,10 - 0,20 %%
tangential
0,22 - 0,30 %%
Other characteristics
Thermal conductivity
0,16 - 0,18 W/mK
Hardness
Brinell hardness HB,0
62 N/mm²
Brinell hardness HB,90
28 N/mm²
Elastic properties
Flexural modulus of elasticity
10000 N/mm²
Strength properties
Flexural strength
112 N/mm²
Compression strength
59 N/mm²
Natural durability
Fungi
5, non-durable
Anobium
S, susceptible
Treatability
Heartwood
1, highly permeable
Sapwood
1, highly permeable
Characteristic values determined from wood samples with a moisture content of 12%.
The indigenous species of maple include the Sycamore Tree (Acer pseudoplatanus), the Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) and the Field Maple (Acer campestre).
The most well-known of these three kinds is probably the Sycamore Tree.
The fine, hard, white wood of the maple tree is one of the most valuable real hardwoods.
Maple wood is used for decorative veneers, furniture, floors and staircases. In addition, the wood is used in sculpture and to make musical instruments.
The most well-known of these three kinds is probably the Sycamore Tree.
The fine, hard, white wood of the maple tree is one of the most valuable real hardwoods.
Maple wood is used for decorative veneers, furniture, floors and staircases. In addition, the wood is used in sculpture and to make musical instruments.
