Area of Distribution
Region of the Chaco in N- Argentina

Logs
Length to 2 m, average diameter: 25 cm

Timber with fine and homogenous texture, irregular grain and dark violet brown colour that with the time will turn almost black. The sapwood is Itín is among argentines hardest woods and therefore takes some effort during machining. Planing and turning leads to fine surfaces.

Properties
Density .................................................................... 1.150 kg/m³
Shrinkage radial ................................................................ 4,3%
Shrinkage tangential ......................................................... 5,3 %
shrinkage in volume .......................................................... 11 %
shrinkage ratio (T/R) ......................................................... 1,23
E-Modulus ............................................................ 17,403 N/mm²
bending strength ....................................................... 154 N/mm²
compression strength (parallel) .................................. 87 N/mm²
Hardness (Janka) ................................................. 14.225 N/cm²
Durability (fungi, insects) ...................................... very durable

Uses
Although Itín is only available in small dimensions and limited quantities it is most appropriate for specialty items such as knife handles, musical instruments (necks of guitars) and walking canes. Due to its almost black colour and hardness it could be used as a substitute for African Ebony

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