Garnet offers excellent hardness and a high cutting speed, making it ideal for abrasive blasting, waterjet cutting, and surface preparation in various industries.
Garnet is a group of iron aluminum silicate, homogeneous minerals having similar properties:
* Non-hygroscopic
* Sharp, Angular
* Chemically Inert
* Slightly Magnetic
* No Free Silica
* Recycles 2-3 times
Chemical Composition
SIO2
36 – 38%
Al2O3
20 – 22%
Fe2O3
31 – 33%
CaO
1 – 1.5%
MgO
6 – 8%
TiO2
0.3 – 0.7%
ZrO2
Traces
Soluble Chloride
Less then 20 ppm
LOI
0.01%
pH
7.00
Metal Content
Below deductable level
Physical Analysis:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
4.10G/CM3
Hardness
7.5 – 8.00 (Moh scale)
Bulk Density
2.40 gm/cm3
Conductivity
<10 Micro Siemens/metre
Benefits of Garnet Blasting Media
Garnet blasting media is a superior choice for abrasive blasting professionals, offering unparalleled efficiency and effectiveness. Here are some key benefits:
Exceptional Hardness and Durability: With a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8, garnet ensures robust cutting and blasting performance, making it ideal for challenging applications.
Multiple Recycles: Garnet’s recyclability up to 3-5 times provides cost-efficiency and environmental benefits, allowing for extended use without compromising quality.
Chemical Stability: Non-hygroscopic and chemically inert, garnet remains stable in various conditions, ensuring consistent performance across different projects.
Low Chloride Content: With minimal chloride levels, garnet reduces the risk of corrosion, protecting the integrity of the blasted surfaces.
Grits Available
Mesh: 8/12, 12/20, 20/40, 30/60, 60, 80, 120, 150
Other sizes available on request
Applications
Surface preparation: Blast cleaning of steel structures, ship hulls, and bridges.
Water-jet cutting: Metal, stone, and glass.
Grinding: Marble, optical lenses, glassware, leather, and other materials.
Wear-resistance: Expressway and runway pavement, wear-resistant rubber, and anti-skid finishes.
Water filtration: Water and wastewater treatment, and filtration systems in pharmaceutical, chemical, petroleum and other industries