Prominent grit
Prominent grit is an calcium silicate and is free of free silica and iron particles.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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SiO² 44 - 52 % CaO 25 - 36 % AL²O³ 7 - 14 % MgO 5 - 8 % Fe²O³ 1 - 2 %
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SHAPE |
Angular
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NATURE |
Inert
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COLOUR |
Brown / Green
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HARDNESS |
7 Mohs
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BULK WEIGHT |
± 1,3 kg/dm³
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SPECIFIC WEIGHT |
± 4 kg/dm³
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GRAIN SIZE |
Super-fine 0,1 - 0,5 mm Extra-fine 0,1 - 0,8 mm Fine 0,1 - 1,2 mm Medium-fine 0,25 - 1,4 mm Medium 0,25 - 2,0 mm Coarse 1,0 - 2,0 mm Extra-coarse 1,4 - 2,8 mm
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PACKING |
- loose in bulk - in 25 kg paper bags on pallets of 1000 kg each, covered with a shrink foil - in big bags, 1000 kg each
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APPLICATION |
Prominent grit is mostly used in the field as: - shipbuilding - refineries / oil terminals - offshore / drilling platforms - road and hydraulic bridges / locks / viaducts / road markings - Façade and concrete remediation |