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| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaO | 0.04% | 0.15 | |
| K2O | 0.10% | 0.22 | |
| TiO2 | 0.03% | 0.08 | |
| Al2O3 | 0.50% | 1.00 | |
| SiO2 | 99.10% | 336.38 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.04% | 0.05 | |
| LOI | 0.20% | n/a | |
| Oxide Weight | 20,361.24 | ||
| Formula Weight | 20,402.04 | ||
| Minerals |
Quartz
Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth, it is the main crystalline mineral form of silica (SiO |
| Typecodes |
Silica/Quartz
Quartz is very abundant and there are many grades and name brands. |
| Bulk Density g/cc (Packed) | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Moh) | 7 |
| Ultimate Particle Size Distribution | >45 micron: 1.4% |
| Density (Specific Gravity) | 2.6 |
| pH for dry powder | 8-9 |
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