Garnet for water jet cutting
1.Introduction
Garnet is the most commonly used abrasive material until now. Users find that garnet to be the best for it in terms of cost, cut speed, mixing tube life, and health hazards.
2.Chemical Composition (Typical – wt %)
Silica SiO2 37.09%
Iron FeO 29.73 %
Alumina Al2O3 20.11%
Magnesium MgO 5.26%
Calcium CaO 2.09%
Manganese MnO 1.19%
Titanium TiO2 0.46%
3.Physical Index:
Physical Items Grains
Color Red Brown
Toxicity None
Melting Point 1300℃
Solubility in Water Not soluble in Water
Specific Gravity 3.90-4.10g/cm3
Mohs Hardness 7.5-8.0
Pathological Effects None
Reactivity None
4.Size Available
8# 12# 16# 24# 30# 36# 46# 60# 80# 100# 120# 150#
W60 W50 W40 W28 W20 W14 8/12,12/20,20/40,30/60;
Other special size could be supplied as required.
5.Application
Water jet cutting 80mesh
Sandblasting 20/40 30/60
