Powerblast LS staurolite

Powerblast LS is a staurolite containing less than 1% crystalline silica. It’s hardness and fine grain size make it ideal for new steel and mill scale removal, or any general blasting application with low to average surface profile requirements. " We here at Conomos have been using Opta Minerals Power Blast LS for the past two years with great success... - Adam Teegarden, CONOMOS Read more on this testemonial.

Advantages of Powerblast LS staurolite

• High productivity (cleaning speed)
• Recyclable
• Superior white metal finish
• Low-dusting
• Non-hygroscopic
• Crystalline silica levels are less than 1%

Available Sizes and Profiles:

Size	Profile
LS	1.0 - 2.7 Mil

Technical Specifications

Symbol	Name	Percentage
Al2O3	(Aluminum Oxide)	36 - 46%
Fe2O3	(Iron Oxide)	14 - 18%
SiO2	(Silicon Dioxide - Total)	22 – 27%
TiO2	(Titanium Dioxide)	5 - 16%
ZrO2	(Zirconium Dioxide)	4 - 8%

Characteristics

Colour:	Dark reddish brown
Bulk Density:	~130 lbs/ft3
Specific Gravity:	3.7 – 3.8
Grain Shape:	Sub-angular
Solubility:	Insoluble
Hardness:	7 – 7.5 Mohs (see our hardness index)

Typical Gradation:

Packaging:

• 55 lb bags, 56 bags/pallet
• 3000 lb Super Sacs
• Bulk (blower truck or rail hopper cars)

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