Olivine Antisilicosis Blasting Sand A natural, efficient abrasive, ideal for sandblasting operations. This product, made of olivine, is valued for its high cleaning power and abrasiveness, thanks to its hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale and its angular shape.
Key Advantages The biggest advantage of our Olivine Silica-Free Blasting Sand is that it contains no free silica, eliminating the risk of silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by silica dust. Because of this concern, many countries, such as Turkey, England, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway, have banned the use of quartz or free-silica sand in blasting operations. What's more, an increasing number of customers require silica-free alternatives to protect operators' health.
Chemical Composition Our Olivine Blasting Sand has the following chemical composition:
Formula
Percentage
MgO
37.2%
CaO
1.8%
SiO₂
40.7%
Al₂O₃
2.4%
Fe₂O₃
8.3%
Na₂O
0.1%
K₂O
< 0.1%
L.O.I.
9.2%
Mineralogical Analysis of the Olivine Mineralogical analysis of our dunite reveals the following composition:
Mineral
Chemical Formula
Percentage
Forsterite
2•MgO•SiO₂
47%
Clinoenstatite
MgO•SiO₂
27%
Bronzite
[MgO,FeO]•SiO₂
19.5%
Quartz
SiO₂
1.5%
Amorphous
-
5%
Available Sizes We offer three standard sizes to suit different types of blasting applications:
0.2 - 0.6 mm
0.6 - 2 mm
2 - 3 mm
Available Formats
1,000 kg big bags
20 kg bags
Pallets of 50 x 20 kg bags
Commitment to Health and Safety Our Olivine Silica-Free Blasting Sand is not only efficient but also safe. Being silica-free, it protects workers from diseases such as silicosis, meeting the strictest health and safety regulations. Its chemical composition also ensures that it does not cause corrosion or cohesion problems on treated surfaces.
Conclusion If you're looking for a safe, effective solution for your sandblasting operations, Olivine Silica-Free Blasting Sand is the best choice. At Vetonek.com, we are committed to offering high-quality products and the best safety practices for our customers. Contact us for more information and a reliable supply in formats tailored to your needs.
