Red Grandis

Specs

Common Names

Rose Gum, Flooded Gum

Scientific Name

Eucalyptus grandis

Origin

Eastern Australia

Appearance

Red grandis™ wood is pink to reddish brown with paler sapwood. The grain is straight and shallowly interlocked, with a uniform, medium-course texture.

Avg. Dried Weight

40 lbs/ft3 (640 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness

1260 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

15,640 lbf/in2 (107.8 MPa)

Elastic Modulus

2,052,000 lbf/in2 (14.15 GPa)

Crushing Strength

8,020 lbf/in2 (55.3 MPa)

Shrinkage

Radial: 5.9%, Tangential: 10.1%, Volumetric: 15.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.7

Durability

The wood is quite durable, but vulnerable to insect attack.

Workability

It is fairly easy to work with, and it accepts glues and finishes well.