| Filtration Garnet |
| Specification and Grades |
| Garnet Filter Sand is used in the highest specification three layer multimedia filters in which the decreasing grain size in the direction of flow produces the ideal conditions for high filtration rates and long filter runs. |
| Characteristics | ||
| Shape | Angular | |
| Specific Gravity | 4.0 - 4.2 | |
| Bulk Density | 1.95 - 2.21 t/m3 | |
| Hardness | 7.5 - 8.0 Moh | |
| Acid Solubility | Insoluble | |
| Analysis | ||
| SiO2 | 38% | |
| Al2O3 | 26% | |
| FeO | 30% | |
| ZO2 | 1% | |
| TiO2 | 1% | |
| MnO2 | 1% | |
| CaO | 1% | |
| MnO | 2% | |
| Standard Sizes | ||
| 0.30 - 0.60 mm | Filter Garnet | |
| 1.40 - 2.36 mm | Support Garnet | |