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: 1
Number of individual trees analyzed: 1
Number of specimens: 2
Number of measurements: 6
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 12.7
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 10.4
Max PZC average on one log: 11.7
Min PZC average on one log: 11.7
PZC Average of all logs: 11.7

Species: pteleopsis hylodendron
Family: Combretaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Pteleopsis hylodendron is a medium to large tropical African tree, valued for its durable, reddish-brown timber. It features compound, pinnate leaves and produces distinctive, papery, winged fruits (samaras).
Other Local Names: Sikon, Koframiré

Reference Colour: Light brown
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Interlocked Grain: Marked
Notes: Yellow brown to greenish grey. Irregular grain.

Diameter: 80÷120cm
Density @12% MC: 800kg/m³
Janka Hardness: 1890lbf
Crushing Strength @12%MC: 70MPa
Static Bending Strength @12%MC: 110MPa
Longitudinal Modulus of Elasticity E: 14.1GPa
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient: 0.41% per %
Total Tangential Shrinkage TS: 5.8%
Total Radial Shrinkage TS: 3.6%
T/R Anisotropy Ratio: 1.6-
Fibre Saturation Point: 34%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.26W/mk
Sapwood Thickness: 7÷10cm
Sapwood Demarcation: Not clearly demarcated

Resistance to Decay: Class 2 – durable
Resistance to Dry Wood Borers: Class D – durable (heartwood durable but sapwood not clearly demarcated)
Resistance to Termites: Class D – durable
Treatability: Class 2-3 – poorly to moderately permeable
Use Class Covered by Natural Durability: Class 4 – in ground or fresh water contact OSANGA
Durability Notes: This species is listed in the NF EN 350 standard. According to the European standard NF EN 335 of May 2013, performance length might be modified by conditions in which it is used. This wood is given as not very sensitive to marine borers.

Log Buoyancy: Does not float
Log Conservation: Good
Drying Rate: Slow
Drying Risk of Distortion: High risk
Drying Risk of Case Hardening: No known specific risk
Drying Risk of Checking: Slight risk

Blunting Effect: Normal
Machining Tool: Tungsten carbide
Suitability for Peeling: Not recommended or without interest
Suitability for Slicing: Good
Assembly Nailing Screwing: Good but pre-boring necessary
Assembly Notes: High specific gravity: important that gluing be performed in compliance with the code of practice and instructions for the glue used.
End Uses: Heavy carpentry, Decking, Stairs (inside), Bridges (parts in contact with water or, Vehicle or container flooring ground), Exterior joinery, Poles, Interior joinery, Exterior panelling, House framing, Sleepers, Flooring

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