Radiata Pine GREEN
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GREEN = freshly sawn, MC above fibre saturation
Pick for wet-processing routes (pallets, formwork, preservative pressure treatment before drying) where dimensional movement is acceptable.
Values for the GREEN condition
Other Radiata Pine tempers and conditions
Radiata Pine is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at Radiata Pine.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GREENThis page Freshly sawn, MC above fibre saturation | Pick for wet-processing routes (pallets, formwork, preservative pressure treatment before drying) where dimensional movement is acceptable. | — | 60 | — | — | 0.2 W/m·K |
KDDefault Kiln dried to 10–14 % moisture content | Standard grade for furniture, mouldings, finger-jointed and laminated panels — stable, glue- and paint-ready, kiln heat also kills blue-stain fungi and insects (ISPM-15). | — | 90 | 1 | — | 0.12 W/m·K |
Air-dried | Low-cost seasoning for packaging, crates and sheltered outdoor framing where full kiln stability is not required. | — | — | — | — | 0.14 W/m·K |
What is Radiata Pine GREEN?
Radiata Pine GREEN is Radiata Pine in the GREEN condition — pick for wet-processing routes (pallets, formwork, preservative pressure treatment before drying) where dimensional movement is acceptable. Radiata Pine GREEN has a tensile strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi), stronger than 66% of natural material grades. Elongation at break is 1% and the elastic modulus is 8.1 GPa (1.17 Msi). Radiata Pine GREEN has a density of 0.9 g/cm³ (0.0325 lb/in³), heavier than 72% of natural material grades. KD is the default condition FabDigit quotes; GREEN is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 81% of natural material grades
- Low embodied carbon — 0.3 kg CO₂/kg, better than 79% of natural material grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 12/100, worse than 100% of natural material grades
- Limited service temperature — 60°C (140 °F), worse than 94% of natural material grades
- Low fracture toughness — 0.4 MPa·√m (0.364 ksi·√in), worse than 86% of natural material grades
- Hard to polish — 25/100, worse than 80% of natural material grades
Radiata Pine GREEN properties
Typical room-temperature values for Radiata Pine GREEN; 12 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Radiata Pine reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among natural material grades.
Physical2
Radiata Pine GREEN has a density of 0.9 g/cm³ (0.0325 lb/in³), heavier than 72% of natural material grades.
Mechanical9
Radiata Pine GREEN has a tensile strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi), stronger than 66% of natural material grades. Elongation at break is 1% and the elastic modulus is 8.1 GPa (1.17 Msi).
Thermal5
Radiata Pine GREEN is rated for continuous service to 60°C (140 °F). It conducts heat at 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 81% of natural material grades. Thermal expansion is 4 µm/m·K (2.22 µin/in·°F).
Electrical2
Radiata Pine GREEN is an electrical insulator with a dielectric strength of 3 kV/mm (76.2 V/mil) and a resistivity of 10,000 Ω·m.
Chemical & Environmental1
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (12/100), worse than 100% of natural material grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of Radiata Pine GREEN takes about 9 MJ of energy and emits 0.3 kg of CO₂ — less than 65% of natural material grades. Typical recycled content is 0%.
Manufacturability2
Radiata Pine GREEN's machinability is very good (80/100, worse than 52% of natural material grades).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with Radiata Pine GREEN
Is Radiata Pine easy to machine?
Very easy to saw, plane, mould and CNC-route; use sharp carbide and adequate chip clearance — resin loading on tooling and fuzzy earlywood are the usual issues.
Can Radiata Pine be welded?
Not weldable; joined by PVA/EPI/PUR/urea adhesives, finger joints, nails, screws and connector plates — pre-drill near ends to avoid splitting.
Can Radiata Pine be formed, bent or molded?
Steam-bends only moderately (best for gentle radii on clear straight-grained stock); most curved work is done by laminating thin kiln-dried lamellae.
What surface finishes work on Radiata Pine?
Sands well but the soft earlywood dents easily; seal or use sanding sealer/water-based stain-blocker to prevent blotchy staining and resin bleed, then lacquer, UV or paint; exterior use requires preservative treatment plus coating.
Radiata Pine chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| celluloseoven-dry basis | 38 – 45 | 42 |
| hemicellulosemainly galactoglucomannan | 22 – 28 | 25 |
| ligninguaiacyl-type softwood lignin | 26 – 30 | 28 |
| extractives (resin, fatty acids)higher in heartwood and knots | 1 – 5 | 3 |
| ash | 0.15 – 0.5 | 0.3 |
Radiata Pine GREEN — frequently asked
What is Radiata Pine GREEN used for?
Radiata Pine GREEN is typically used for furniture, finger-jointed board, plywood, packaging crates and interior mouldings. In short: lowest-cost machining softwood; consistent plantation supply; needs treatment for exterior use.
What is the tensile strength of Radiata Pine GREEN?
Radiata Pine GREEN has a typical tensile strength of 60 MPa (8.7 ksi) — stronger than 66% of natural material grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is Radiata Pine GREEN easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (80/100, worse than 52% of natural material grades). Very easy to saw, plane, mould and CNC-route; use sharp carbide and adequate chip clearance — resin loading on tooling and fuzzy earlywood are the usual issues.
Can Radiata Pine GREEN be welded?
Not weldable; joined by PVA/EPI/PUR/urea adhesives, finger joints, nails, screws and connector plates — pre-drill near ends to avoid splitting.
What surface finishes work on Radiata Pine GREEN?
Sands well but the soft earlywood dents easily; seal or use sanding sealer/water-based stain-blocker to prevent blotchy staining and resin bleed, then lacquer, UV or paint; exterior use requires preservative treatment plus coating.
Can Radiata Pine GREEN be formed, bent or molded?
Steam-bends only moderately (best for gentle radii on clear straight-grained stock); most curved work is done by laminating thin kiln-dried lamellae.
What is the maximum service temperature of Radiata Pine GREEN?
Radiata Pine GREEN is rated for continuous use to about 60°C (140 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Sources
- Wood Handbook — Wood as an Engineering Material (FPL-GTR-190), mechanical & thermal property tables incl. Pinus radiata — USDA Forest Products Laboratory (2010)
- EN 13556 — Round and sawn timber: nomenclature of timbers used in Europe (code PIRA) — CEN (2003)
- EN 338 — Structural timber, strength classes (radiata typically C16/C24) — CEN (2016)
- AS/NZS 1748 / NZS 3603 timber design and MGP grading practice for radiata pine — Standards New Zealand (2011)
- Radiata pine wood property summaries — Scion (NZ Forest Research Institute) (2019)
- Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE) v3 — sawn softwood, kiln dried — Circular Ecology (2019)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.