Silica Yuba

Description: GROUND SILICA FLOUR

Oxide	Analysis	Formula
K2O	0.01%	0.18
Al2O3	0.06%	1.00
SiO2	99.86%
Fe2O3	0.02%	0.21
LOI	0.05%	n/a
Oxide Weight		169,915.00
Formula Weight		170,000.00

Notes

Sieve analysis: YubaSil 140# 200# 200F# 300# 325# 325P
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Retain on US 60 t
80 t t
100 t t t t t
140 15 5 1 1 t t
200 28 8 4 2 2 t t
270 17 9 4 7 3 1 1
325 23 11 14 8 4 4 2

Bulking Value, gals/lb: .046
Apparent Density (dry uncompacted) 90.6 lbs/cubic foot
pH (37.5% suspension): 6.5
Oil Absorption ASTM D-1483: 20 lbs/100 lbs pigment
Specific Surface Area: 1.05 square meters per gram
G.E. Brightness: 86-88
Specific Gravity: 2.65
Porosity: Non-porous

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