GLASS INFORMATION

These are recycled glass products which are considered to be green production.

USES FOR GLASS

We sell glass that can be used as an abrasive, filter media, or filler.

glass beads used as an abrasive

Grades of GLASS

Abrasive 30/80

ABRASIVE 30/80 INFORMATION

This material is used for blast finishing of various metals. It is carefully screened to both maximum and minimum size. It has thousands of very sharp edges and points which provide its unique performance.

Packing: 50 lb Paper bags on wooden pallets with plastic wrap
Origin: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2  72.5%
Na2O 13.7
CaO 9.75
MgO 3.3
K2O 0.1
Others approx 0.25%
PHYSICAL  ANALYSIS:  
Specific Gravity: 2.5
Softens at 730 Celsius
Odor None
Appearance off white powder or small grains
Nominal size 90+% 600-200
Mesh Micron retained
30 600 0.3%
40 425 24.4
50 300 59.6
60 250 91.5
80 180 98.9
Beads #8

BEADS #8 INFORMATION

This material is used for blast finishing of various metals. It is carefully screened to both maximum and minimum size. Its round shape allows a smooth peen finish; it leaves no residue; contains no free quartz; is suitable for pressure, suction, wet, or dry; and can be recycled with a low breakdown rate.

Packing: 50 lb Paper bags on wooden pallets with plastic wrap
Origin: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 65.0%
Al2O3 1/2 – 2%
Na2O min. 14%
CaO min 8%
MgO 2.5
Others approx 2%
PHYSICAL  ANALYSIS:  
Specific Gravity: 2.45
Hardness 5.5 mohs
Odor None
Appearance white small grains
MIL SPEC meets G 9995A
Particle Size:
micron mesh % passing
250 60 100
212 70 95 – 100
150 100 0 – 15
125 120 0 – 5
Fused Mineral

PACKING:50 lb Paper bags on wooden pallets with plastic wrap; Super Sacks
ORIGIN: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 72.5%
Na2O 13.7
CaO 9.75
MgO 3.3
K2O 0.1
Others approx 0.25%
PARTICLE SIZE:  
Coarse 10/30  
+16 63.5%
16/30 35.1%
-30 Trace
Coarse 10/30  
+16 63.5%
16/30 35.1%
-30 Trace
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Specific Gravity: 2.5
Apparent density: 1.34 gr/cc
Softens at 730 Celsius
Odor None
Appearance blue or green grains
Relative thermal conductivity “To be measured”
Recycled Filler

RECYCLED FILLER INFORMATION

An inexpensive filler made from recycled glass powder. Useful when green claims and being environmentally friendly are important. As a fused product it is completely free of quartz and crystalline materials. It is free flowing and does not readily produce dust.

Packing: 50 lb Paper bags on wooden pallets with plastic wrap Super Sack 1000, 2000, or 3000 lbs
Origin: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 72.5%
Na2O 13.7
CaO  9.75
MgO 3.3
K2O 0.1
Others approx 0.25%
PHYSICAL  ANALYSIS:  
Specific Gravity: 2.5
Density loose: 0.95 gr/cc
30 Taps: 1.25 gr/cc
Softens at 730 Celsius
Odor None
Oil absorption: 35gr oil per 100 gr
Appearance off white powder
Mesh Micron % retained
+ 170 90 5%
+ 325 44 66%
-325 44 34%

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