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Garnet sand GARNIT
a heavy, inert, metallic, natural mineral
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Granatsand GARNIT Wet and dry blasting agent, grinding abrasive, blasting agent for application in the aluminium, glass and high-grade steel sectors.
High-pressure water jet cutting (more details at: http://www.schneidmittel.de/)
Soft blasting agent for renovating monuments, facades, natural stone structures (more details at: http://www.garnit-soft.de/)
Chemical analysis (average)
Al2O3 min. 20 - 25 % CaO ca. 1 %
TiO2 ca. 2,80 % MgO 5 - 7 %
SiO2 24 - 36 % MnO ca. 1 %
FeO ca. 31 %
Technical data
Specific weight: 4,1 g/cm³
Hardness: Mohs 7,5 - 8
Melting point: 1250 °C
Grain shape: cubic
Bulk weight: 2,0 - 2,1 g/cm³
Grain sizes
The product is available in the following grain sizes.
Designation Special grain sizes for high-pressure water jet cutting
Grains sizes according to DIN   Grain sizes in mesh
0,01 – 0,06 mm   60 mesh
0,06 – 0,10 mm   80 mesh
0,10 – 0,25 mm   120 mesh
0,20 – 0,60 mm   200 mesh
0,20 – 0,80 mm   220 mesh
0,25 – 0,50 mm   230 mesh
0,30 – 0,85 mm   240 mesh
0,30 – 1,25 mm  
0,45 – 1,25 mm   Other grain sizes available on request.
Hazards identification
Garnet sand is not dangerous to health. Its use is not associated with a danger of silicosis. Garnet sand is neither carcinogenic nor toxic.
Packing
25/50 kg paper bags, palletised on 1 t pallets and shrink wrapped.
1 – 1.5 t big bags with discharge chute on pallet.
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