For Sandblasting, Water filtration, Concrete floor finishing, Glass & Tube blasting, Anti -slip coating, Water jet cutting etc.
Specifications:
Garnet is a naturally occurring gem mineral with uniform physical, chemical, hardness, friability and micro-structure characteristics, which provide the essential properties for filtration and other industrial uses. Applications range from small, single-media filters to technically advanced multimedia commercial and industrial systems.
Typical Chemical Analysis | |||
Silicon Oxide | 38% | Magnesium Oxide | 2% |
Iron Oxide | 30% | Calcium Oxide | 2% |
Aluminum Oxide | 26% | Manganese Oxide | 2% |
Free Silica | None |
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Physical Properties | |
Hardness (Moh's Scale) . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 - 8.0 | Lustre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vitreous |
Specific Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 - 4.2 | Melting Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About 2300 F |
Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-friable to tough | Acid Solubility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insoluble |
Fracture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blocky, angular, irregular | Magnetism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slightly Magnetic |
Pathological Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None/Inert | Moisture Absorption . . . . . . . . . . . . .Non-hygroscopic |
Standard Products | |
Mesh Size | Density, Lbs/Ft3 |
# 8 | 151 |
# 8/12 | 149 |
# 12 | 149 |
# 16 | 138 |
# 25 | 137 |
# 36 | 135 |
# 30/40 | 125 |
# 60 | 120 |
# 60/80 | 120 |
# 80 | 117 |
# 100 | 109 |
Garnet Sand