Recycled glass is widely used as a filter media directly replacing silica sand and garnet. It is available in a variety of sizes depending on the exact application, but can be used in potable, swimming pool and municipal filtration. Recycled glass is also used in metal cleaning and surface finishing applications. It produces a much greater cut than glass beads due to its angular nature. It is chemically inert and environmentally friendly hence the extensive use in filtration. Recycled glass is an extender and filler in various alternative industrial applications such as flooring, desktops and countertops due to its durability and lustre.
Technical Data Sheet
1. Product Name / Reference
Recycled Glass
2. Main Intended Use
Metal Cleaning, surface finishing, blasting and water filtration
3. Chemical Description
This media contains no free silica
| Compound Element | Chemical Formula | Typical Content |
| Silicon Dioxide | SiO2 | 73.00% |
| Sodium Oxide | Na2O | 15.00% |
| Calcium Oxide | CaO | 7.00% |
| Magnesium Oxide | MgO | 4.00% |
| Aluminium Oxide | Al203 | 1.00% |
Determined by FAAS
4. Physical Properties
| a. Bulk Density | 1.60 g/cm3 |
| b. Shape | Angular |
| c. Colour | Green – Brown |
| d. Specific Gravity | 2.55 g/cm3 |
| e. Hardness | 6.0 Mohs |
5. Sizes Available
| Grade Size | |
| 0/200 | 0.0 – 0.2 mm |
| 200/500 | 0.2 – 0.5 mm |
| 500/700 | 0.5 – 0.7 mm |
| 700/1000 | 0.7 – 1.0 mm |
| 1000/3000 | 1.0 – 3.0 mm |
6. Packaging
Packed in 25kg plastic lined paper bags and 1000kg IBC big bags.
| Water Filtration | Yes |
| Odour Control | Yes |
| Green Roof Systems | No |
| Cosmetics Scrubs | Yes |
| Dental Treatments | Yes |
| PCB Scrubbing | No |
| Glass Treatments | Yes |
| Metal Finishing | Yes |
| Lightweight Precast Concrete | No |
| Odour Treatment | No |
| Seawater Reverse Osmosis | Yes |
| Automotive Polish | No |
| Effluent Treatment | Yes |
| Horticulture | Yes |
| Construction | No |
| Hand Cleaner | Yes |
| Paints & Coatings | Yes |
| Lightweight Plasters | Yes |
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