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.
Grades of GLASS
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.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: | |
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SiO2 | 72.5% |
Na2O | 13.7 |
CaO | 9.75 |
MgO | 3.3 |
K2O | 0.1 |
Others | approx 0.25% |
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Specific Gravity: | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
Softens at | 730 Celsius | ||||||||||||||||||
Odor | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Appearance | off white powder or small grains | ||||||||||||||||||
Nominal size | 90+% 600-200 | ||||||||||||||||||
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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.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: | |
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SiO2 | 65.0% |
Al2O3 | 1/2 – 2% |
Na2O | min. 14% |
CaO | min 8% |
MgO | 2.5 |
Others | approx 2% |
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Specific Gravity: | 2.45 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hardness | 5.5 mohs | ||||||||||||||||||
Odor | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Appearance | white small grains | ||||||||||||||||||
MIL SPEC | meets G 9995A | ||||||||||||||||||
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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: | |
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SiO2 | 72.5% |
Na2O | 13.7 |
CaO | 9.75 |
MgO | 3.3 |
K2O | 0.1 |
Others | approx 0.25% |
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PHYSICAL ANALYSIS: | |
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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 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.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: | |
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SiO2 | 72.5% |
Na2O | 13.7 |
CaO | 9.75 |
MgO | 3.3 |
K2O | 0.1 |
Others | approx 0.25% |
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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 | ||||||||||||
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