GARNET
IOGS produces the natural Almandine Garnet, "the only eco-friendly abrasive mineral in the world" with its advantages far outreaching its alternatives. Its unique grain hardness and toughness guarantee productivity & Effeciency.
PROPERTIES
IOGS Abrasive garnet is almandite variety with composition of 3FeO, Al2O3, 3SiO2 | |||
Physical Characteristics |
Chemical Composition |
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Hardness (Mohs) | 7.5 to 8 | Al2O3 | 21.60% |
Chloride | 10-20 ppm (Max 25ppm) | SiO2 | 31.00% |
pH | > 7 | FeO | 37.00% |
Bulk Density | 2.34 T / m3 | MgO | 7.40% |
Specific gravity | 4.1 | CaO | 1.84% |
Melting point | 12600C | TiO2 | 0.55% |
Grain shape | Sub-angular | MnO | 0.53% |
Other Characteristics |
Mineral Composition |
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Conductivity | 10-15ms/m (Max 20ms/m) | Garnet | 97 – 99% |
Radioactivity | Not detectable | Ilmenite | < 2% |
Moisture absorption | Non-hydroscopic | Quartz | < 1% |
Free Iron | < 0.01% | ||
Copper | < 0.01% | ||
Sulphur | < 0.01% | ||
Other heavy metals | < 0.01% | ||
GRADES
IOGS mines are rich in high grade natural Almandine Garnet with particle size ranging from 8 to 120 mesh. IOGS produces a wide range of grades and composition suited for different jobs and profiles.
MESH | MM | BLASTING GRADES | WATER JET GRADES | ||||||
12/25 | 20/40 | 20/60 | 30/60 | #60 | #80 | #100 | #120 | ||
12 | 1.680 | 0-2 | |||||||
16 | 1.190 | 15-30 | |||||||
18 | 1.000 | 20-30 | |||||||
20 | 0.841 | 25-40 | 1-3 | 0-1 | |||||
25 | 0.707 | 10-25 | 5-10 | 3-7 | |||||
30 | 0.595 | 5-15 | 10-20 | 5-10 | 0-1 | 0 | |||
40 | 0.420 | 45-60 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 0-2 | 0 | |||
50 | 0.297 | 5-15 | 50-60 | 45-65 | 40-65 | 5-15 | 0 | ||
60 | 0.250 | 10-20 | 20-35 | 30-50 | 25-45 | 0-5 | 0 | ||
80 | 0.177 | 5-10 | 0-10 | 5-15 | 35-55 | 70-90 | 0-20 | ||
100 | 0.150 | 0-10 | 10-15 | 45-60 | |||||
120 | 0.125 | 0-5 | 15-30 | ||||||
0-10 |