Chatoyance was measured by the chatometry.com team using the PZC method. The statistics for this specific timber are hereby summarized to provide an evaluation of data robustness:
Number of sources for samples: 3
Number of individual trees analyzed: 3
Number of specimens: 8
Number of measurements: 24
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 13.7
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 10.8
Max PZC average on one log: 12.2
Min PZC average on one log: 12.0
PZC Average of all logs: 12.1

Species: antiaris spp.
Family: Moraceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Antiaris species are large, deciduous trees known for their toxic milky latex and rough, alternate leaves. They produce small, drupe-like fruits that ripen to red or orange.
Other Local Names: Antiaris, Sansama, Guxotin, Diolosso, Nioumbou, Akédé, Andoum, Chenchen, Kyenkyen, Ogiovu, Oro, Kirundu, Mumaka, N’dombou, Bonkongo, Bonkonko, Antiaris, Mkuzu, Mlulu

Reference Colour: Light yellow
Texture: Medium
Grain: Interlocked grain
Interlocked Grain: Slight
Notes: Wood cream white to light yellow.

Diameter: 70÷120cm
Density @12% MC: 470kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 450lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 36MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 58MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 9GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.39% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 6.9%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 4%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.7-
Fibre Saturation Point: 35%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.17W/mk
Lower Heating Value: 17636KJ/Kg
Sapwood Demarcation: Not demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 5 – non-durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class S – susceptible (risk in all the wood)
Resistance to Termites: Class S – susceptible
Treatability: Class 1 – treatable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 1 – inside (no risk of dampness) Notes. This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species AKO / ANTIARIS*
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. Atlas of Tropical Timber Species AKO / ANTIARIS* Cross sections Antiaris toxicaria

Log Buoyancy: Floats
Log Conservation: Low (treatment necessary)
Drying Rate: Normal
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Sawing Tooth: Ordinary or alloy steel
Machining Tool: Ordinary
Suitability for Peeling: Good
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good
Additional Notes: Can be used as a substitute for Limba or Koto
End Uses: Boxes and crates, Moulding, Veneer for back or face of plywood, Blockboard, Veneer for interior of plywood, Fibre or particle boards, Panelling, Sliced veneer, Interior joinery, Marquetry, Built-in furniture or mobile item, Rolling shutters

Source 1: Tropical Timber Atlas, Editions Quae, e-ISBN 978-2-7592-2770-9