This section provides the technical specifications and properties of the abrasives we offer for sandblasting and water jet cutting applications. The data is based on laboratory tests and field experience, and may vary depending on the equipment and conditions of use.
Chemical composition
Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Hardness
7.5-8
Mohs
Specific gravity
4.1
g/cm3
Bulk density
2.4
g/cm3
Shape
Angular to sub-angular
Color
Reddish brown to purple
Melting point
1315
°C
Chemical composition
C 0.8-1.2%, Mn 0.35-1.2%, Si 0.4-1.5%, S <0.05%, P <0.05%
Hardness
40-65
HRC
Specific gravity
7.4
g/cm3
Bulk density
4.1-4.3
g/cm3
Shape
Angular to semi-angular
Color
Dark gray to black
Melting point
1535
°C
Chemical composition
SiO2 >65%, Na2O 10-15%, CaO 5-10%, MgO <5%, Al2O3 <5%, K2O <1% , Fe2O3 <0.15% , SO3 <0.2% , Cl <0.03% , others <1%
Hardness
5.5-6
Mohs
Specific gravity
2.5
g/cm3
Bulk density
1.5-1.6
g/cm3
Shape
Spherical to semi-spherical
Color
-Transparent to white
Melting point
-730
-°C
Chemical composition
-Urea: CH4N2O, Melamine: C3H6N6, Acrylic: C5H8O2, Polyester: C10H8O4
Hardness
-3-4
-Mohs
Specific gravity
-1.3-1.5
-g/cm3
Bulk density
-0.8-0.9
-g/cm3
Shape
-Irregular to semi-irregular
Color
-Various
Melting point
-150-260
-°C