MICROBLAST® GARNET
DESCRIPTION:
Microblast® Garnet is a naturally occuring mineral abrasive. It is a reddish/pink, predominantly almandine garnet consisting of sub-angular particles mined from alluvial resources.
FUNCTION:
Microblast® Garnet is the abrasive of choice for all water jet cutting and abrasive blasting applications. As an abrasive media it is highly efficient due to its low dust emission, compatibility to non-ferrous metals, low tendency of grit embedment and recyclability of up to 5 times. Blastrite Gulf provides a full range of sizes for any application.
CHEMICAL:
| SiO2 | 35.16% |
|---|---|
| Al2O3 | 20.26% |
| Fe2O3 | 31.66% |
| MgO | 6.9% |
| CaO | 1.26% |
| TiO2 | 1.8% |
TECHNICAL:
| Hardness: | 7.5 (MOH) |
|---|---|
| Specific weight: | 4.06 g/cm³ |
| Bulk weight: | 2.46 g/cm³ |
| Particle shape: | Angularp |
| Storage: | Dry, sheltered conditions |
| Packaging: | 25 Kg in Bulk and Bulk bags |
SIEVING RANGE:
| Code: | Size Range: µm | Profile Range: µm |
|---|---|---|
| 120 # | 125 – 300 | N/A |
| 80 # | 150 – 425 | 25 – 50 |
| 30/60 | 250 – 600 | 50 – 75 |
| 20/40 | 425 – 850 | 70 – 110 |
| 12/20 | 850 – 17000 | 110 – 150 |
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