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Galaxy Garnet 80S for Waterjet Cutting

Galaxy Garnet 80S contains almandine garnet, a hard rock garnet considered by many to be the most efficient waterjet cutting abrasive media available. Its hardness and angular shape allow this garnet to provide high precision finishes at very high speeds. Make your garnet dollars go farther with Galaxy Garnet 80S.

Advantages of Galaxy Garnet 80S

  • Unlimited resources and large inventories
  • Available from various locations across northern America

Galaxy 80S Typical Gradation:

U.S. Mesh Micron % Retained
30 600 0.0%
40 425 0.0%
50 300 5.0%
70 212 45.0%
100 150 30.0%
140 106 16.0%
200 75 4.0%
270 53 0.0%
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Technical Specifications

Symbol Name Percentage
Al2O3 (Aluminium Oxide) 21 - 46%
Fe2O3 (Iron Oxide) 3 - 18%
SiO2 (total) (Silicon Dioxide) 22 - 37%
TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide) 5 - 16%
ZrO2 (Zirconium Dioxide) 4 - 8%
CaO (Calcium Oxide) < 2.0
MnO (Manganese Oxide) < 0.64

Characteristics

Colour: Dark reddish brown
Bulk Density (loose): ~140 lbs./ft.3
Bulk Density (compacted): ~145 lbs./ft.3
Specific Gravity: 3.7 - 4.0
Moisture < 0.30%
Grain Shape: Sub-angular
Solubility: Insoluble
Hardness: 7 - 7.5 Mohs (see our hardness index)

Packaging:

  • 55 lb paper bags, 40 bags in a Super Sac
  • 2200 lb Super Sacs

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