ROTTENSTONE INFORMATION
Rottenstone is a soft, slate-like, platey silicate mineral. It is a polish and a prime pigment for long lasting industrial coatings.
ROTTENSTONE USES
This mineral is used mainly used as a mild abrasive in the rubber industry.
Grades of ROTTENSTONE
FFF Rottenstone
FFF ROTTENSTONE INFORMATION
An insoluble, decomposed Silica, brownish or grayish in color. It is usually used as a soft, mild abrasive, in various types of polishes, for rubbing varnished woodwork and hard rubber and as an ingredient in the man ufacturing of brake linings.
| ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Silica | 62.28% |
| Alkalies: K20 Na20 | 4.9% |
| Alumina | 20.71% |
| Ferric Oxide | 7.65% |
| Lime & Magnesia: Ca0 + Mg0 | 4.54% |
| Oil Absorption | 22 |
| Mesh | Min. 99% thru 325 Mesh |
| Specific Gravity | 2.7 |
| Bulking Value: Gallons per lb | 0.443 |
| Bulking Value: Pounds per gallon | 22.58 |
| PH as paste | 8.1 |
| Moisture | 1.0% maximum at time of shipment |
