Specs
- Common Names
- Peruvian Walnut
- Scientific Name
- Juglans neotropica
- Origin
- South America (Peru)
- Appearance
- Peruvian Walnut heartwood ranges from light to dark brown with occasional purplish streaks. The wood has a straight to irregular grain with a medium to coarse texture.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 36-43 lbs/ft3 (580-690 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 1010 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 14,600 lbf/in2 (100.6 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,800,000 lbf/in2 (12.41 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 7,880 lbf/in2 (54.3 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.0%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 12.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
- Durability
- Rated as moderately durable; susceptible to insect attacks.
- Workability
- Peruvian Walnut wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties. It finishes well and can be polished to a smooth surface. The wood may have some warping and movement due to its moderate stability.
