Pilularis (Blackbutt)

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		Pilularis (Blackbutt) Botanical Name: Eucalyptus pilularis Common Name(s): Black Butt Origin: New Zealand
OverviewBasic InfoTechnical General: This hardwood is grown in northern NZ, but log supply is limited. Colours are cream to light brown, with little visible grain and medium texture. Some gum vein is present. Uses: Mostly used for T&G flooring and stair construction. Availability Stocked: Yes Price: Availability: Available ex-stock in sizes ranging from 75 x 25mm up to 300 x 40mm. No 50mm thick timber is available. Supply - Resource Certification Durability - Durability Durability (In Ground) Moderately Durable Durability (Above Ground): Durable Density Density Air Dried 720 kg/m² Shrinkage Shrinkage Radial 3 % (Green to 12% MC) Shrinkage Tangental: 5.3 % (Green to 12% MC) Stability Stability Reasonable Stable Mechanical Properties Mechanical Links Janka Hardness: (Average) 19 kN Modulus of Rupture / Bending Strength: 140 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Modulus of Elasticity / Stiffness: 14 GPa (GN/m²) Maximum Crushing Strength: 68 MPa (N/mm² or MN/m²) Moisture Meter Reading Corrections Moisture Meter Reading Corrections: Fire Indicies Ignitability Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 13 Flame Spread Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 6 Heat Evolved Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 5 Smoke Developed Index: (NZ/AS 1530.3) 3 Flame Spread Index: (ASTM E84) 48

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