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DescriptionApplications of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITETypical Chemical Analysis of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITEGrain Sizes AvailablePowder Sizes AvailableTypical Physical Properties of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE
Description
DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE is a virgin fused white aluminum oxide. It is a friable, high purity, medium density, abrasive.
Applications of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE
DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE is a white aluminum oxide designed for general industrial use in operations such as lapping, polishing, refractory coating for investment cast shells, decorative non-skid tile, and pressure blasting. It is used where a high purity and/or highly friable abrasive is desired.
Typical Chemical Analysis of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE
Typical chemical analysis of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE is given in the table below.
| TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
| Chemical |
Composition |
| Al2O3 (by difference) |
99.77% |
| SiO2 |
0.02% |
| Fe2O3 |
0.01% |
| Na2O |
0.20% |
Grain Sizes Available
DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE is available in the following grain sizes:
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 30, 36, 46, 54, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, 220, and 240
Powder Sizes Available
DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE powder is also available in the following sizes:
240, 280, 320, 360, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, F, FF, and FFF
Typical Physical Properties of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE
Following table describes typical physical properties of DURALUM® SPECIAL WHITE.
| TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Physical Property |
Specification |
| Crystallography |
Alpha alumina, in a hexagonal crystal |
| Color |
White |
| Specific Gravity |
3.96 |
| Knoop100 Hardness |
2000 |
| Shape |
Blocky, with sharp edges |
| Grading (Grain) |
ANSI B74.12-2001, Table 2 OR FEPA 42-1:2006 |
| Grading (Powder) |
ANSI B74.10-2001 OR FEPA 42-2:2006 |
| Bulk Density (Grain) |
ANSI B74.4-1992 (R2007) |
Source: Washington Mills
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