Special sands GBM
(BADGER MINING CORP., USA)
GBM sands differ from the European silica sand by the following advantages:
- more uniform surface texture
- smoother grain surface
- good regeneration
- lower maintenance costs (wear parts)
GIBA company is the exclusive distributor in the European market for GBM sands.
| Chemical analysis | % |
| Silicon dioxide | 99.70 |
| Aluminum oxide | 0.12 |
| Calcium oxide | 0.12 |
| Iron oxide | 0.04 |
| Potassium oxide | 0.02 |
| Sodium oxide | 0.01 |
| Magnesium oxide | 0.01 |
| Titanium oxide | 0.01 |
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| Properties |
| Loss on ignition | 0.05% |
| Moisture | 0.20% |
| Base pH | 6.80 |
| Sintering point | 1650 °C |
| Grain shape | round |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 |
| Bulk density tapped | 1,681-1,778 kg/m3 |
| Bulk density untapped | 1,505-1,570 kg/m3 |
| Clay content | 0.08% |
| Acid demand value | 0.40 |
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