Azobe (Lophira alata) is a tropical hardwood that is known for its strength, durability, and resistance to rot, insects, and moisture:
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Appearance
Azobe wood has a reddish-brown heartwood that can darken over time, and a thin, pale pinkish white sapwood. It has a coarse texture and a tight interlocked grain.
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Properties
Azobe is one of the hardest woods used industrially, and is resistant to acids, chemicals, and shipworm. It is also very dense and heavy.
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Uses
Azobe is used in a variety of applications, including construction, civil engineering, road construction, hydraulic engineering, shipbuilding, and bridge construction.
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Challenges
Azobe is difficult to work with because of its hardness and interlocked grain. It can be difficult to plane, and it blunts tools quickly. It also splits when nailed, so pre-drilled holes are recommended.
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AvailabilityAzobe is primarily available in West African countries, but it can be imported to other parts of the world. It is on the IUCN Red List because its global population has decreased by more than 20% in recent decades.
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