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Garnet MICROBLAST
Microblast is a natural mineral abrasive, reddish/pink in colour, predominantly almandine consisting of sub-angular particles mined from an alluvial source.

MICROBLAST

MICROBLAST is a blended, refined form of blast furnace slag.

TRADE NAME:
MICROBLAST®

DESCRIPTION:
Microblast is a natural mineral abrasive, reddish/pink in colour, predominantly almandine consisting of sub-angular particles mined from an alluvial source.

FUNCTION:
Microblast 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 up to 5 times.

Typical Particle Size Distribution Blasting Grade:
Size (µm)
Typical %
710
0%
600
3%
425
34%
300
52%
250
8%
212
2%
150
0%
125
0%
PAN
0%

 

Typical Quality Parameters Blasting Grade:
Garnet
92%
Ilmenite
< 5%
Quartz
< 1%
Chlorides
< 20ppm
Conductivity
25mS/cm
Hardness
7.8 – 8 Moh scale
Apparent density
Approx. 4 022 kg/m³
Loose bulk density
Approx. 2 306 kg/m³