Specifications

Technical Data

Typical physical properties, chemical composition, and representative grading profiles for Rummana Garnet abrasives and copper slag blasting media. Detailed grade-specific data is provided on request.

Product 1

Natural Almandine Garnet

Typical Technical Values — Garnet

PropertyTypical Value
Mineral TypeNatural Almandine Garnet
Garnet (Almandine) Content90 – 96%
Mohs Hardness7.5 – 8.0
Specific Gravity3.8 – 4.1 g/cm³
Bulk Density~1.9 – 2.1 g/cm³
Grain ShapeSub-angular
Free Silica< 0.1%
Chloride Content< 25 ppm
Conductivity< 50 µS/cm
Acid Solubility< 1.0%
Moisture< 0.1%
Melting Point~1250 °C

Typical values may vary by grade and batch. Subject to confirmation.

Typical Chemical Composition — Garnet

CompoundFormulaContent (%)
SilicaSiO₂35 – 40%
Iron OxideFe₂O₃ + FeO25 – 33%
AluminaAl₂O₃18 – 22%
Magnesium OxideMgO5 – 8%
Calcium OxideCaO1 – 2%
Titanium DioxideTiO₂< 1%

Typical values may vary by grade and batch. Subject to confirmation.

Representative Grading Profiles

Each grade is screened to a controlled particle-size band with negligible oversize. The charts below show typical percentage retained across US mesh sieves for common grades.

20/40Heavy blasting
16
1%
20
6%
30
54%
40
33%
50
5%
Pan
1%

Typical % retained by US mesh sieve

30/60Standard blasting & waterjet
30
3%
40
30%
50
40%
60
22%
80
4%
Pan
1%

Typical % retained by US mesh sieve

70/100Fine waterjet cutting
60
2%
70
18%
80
45%
100
30%
Pan
5%

Typical % retained by US mesh sieve

80/120Fine cutting & finishing
80
5%
100
40%
120
40%
140
12%
Pan
3%

Typical % retained by US mesh sieve

Typical values may vary by grade and batch. Subject to confirmation.

Grade Selection Guidance

Mesh / SizeTypical Application
20/40Heavy blasting, deep anchor profile, structural steel & tank internals
30/60Standard blasting and general waterjet cutting
50/80 – 80Fine waterjet cutting and precision profiling
70/100 – 80/120Fine cutting, finishing and precision polishing
0.3 – 4.8 mmWater filtration media, graded to suit bed design

Product 2

Copper Slag Abrasive

High-performance blasting media produced from copper smelting by-products. Values below apply to copper slag only and are independent of the garnet data above.

Typical Technical Values — Copper Slag

PropertyTypical Value
Material TypeCopper slag blasting media
Grain ShapeAngular particles
ColorDark brown / black
Mohs Hardness≥ 7
Bulk Density1.9 g/cm³
True Density3.9 g/cm³
Water Content2.2%
Free Silica≤ 1%
Particle Sizes5–20 / 20–40 / 40–80 / 80–120 mesh

Typical values may vary by grade and batch. Subject to confirmation.

Typical Chemical Analysis (XRF) — Copper Slag

CompoundFormulaContent (%)
Iron OxideFe₂O₃30 – 45%
SilicaSiO₂25 – 35%
AluminaAl₂O₃≤ 3%
Potassium OxideK₂O≤ 5%
Sodium OxideNa₂O≤ 2%
Free SilicaSiO₂ (free)≤ 1%

Typical values may vary by grade and batch. Subject to confirmation.

Size Selection Guidance — Copper Slag

Mesh / SizeTypical Application
5/20Coarse, aggressive blasting — thick rust and heavy coatings
20/40Heavy surface preparation on ship hulls, tanks, and structural steel
40/80Standard blasting with a uniform anchor profile for coating adhesion
80/120Finer surface preparation and lighter coating removal

Grade-Specific Data on Request

Detailed sieve analysis, batch test data, and material documentation are issued against confirmed grade and order requirements. Our technical sales team can help match the right grade to your process.