Abrasive & Blasting Media

Copper Slag
Code : Copper Slag
Model : Copper Slag
Brief Description :
Copper Slag is a by-product produced in the manufacturer of copper. Low
cost expendable abrasive material suited for open blast cleaning. It does not
pose any health hazard compare to the usage of silica sand.
Full Description :

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Importance Of Surface Preparation

 To remove corroding surface contaminants

 Creating profiles for effective adhesion for coatings
 Increase the functional life of material
 Cost implications

Properties
Hardness (Moh
6-7
Scale)
Bulk Density
1900
(kg/m3)
Black ,
Color
Blueish
Standard sizes ASTM

Typical Chemical Composition

Fe% 45 Tin % 0.08
SiO2% >31 Antimony % 0.07
Al2O3% >4 Chromium % 0.02
Zn% <1 Cobalt % 0.02
CaO% <7 Nickel % 0.02
Cu% <1 Cadmium % 0.04
MgO% >1.5 Arsenic % Not Detected
TiO2% <2 Berylium % Not Detected
Trace elements
Free Silica <1 <0.5
%
Lead% 0.1 Moisture % <1

Available Grade Size

Size range Profile
Grade
Micron (micron)
30/60 250-600 40
 16/30 250-1180 60
14/30 425-1700 70
12/30 600-1700 80
10/30 600-2000 100
8/30 200-2360 120

Black Max Copper Slag

 Economical blast abrasive
 Wide range of sieve sizes available
 Silica free (<0.1%)
 Available in 50 lb bags, 3000 lb super sacks, and bulk
 Tech Data Sheet (PDF)
 MSDS (PDF)

Please contact call us at 314-241-5333 for additional information

Abrasive Type: Coal Slag

Shape: Angular

Bulk Density (lbs/cu.ft.): 90 lbs

Specific Gravity: 2.7

MOH Hardness: 6 to 7

Crystalline Silica Content: < 0.1%

Potential for Embedment: Med (8%-20%)

Dust Levels: Med to High

Abrasive Fracture Potential: Med to High

Chloride Content: Varies

SSPC SP-10 Near White

(over new steel Rust Grade A/B)

Production Rate (sf/hr): 125 sf/hr(11 m2/hours)

Consumption Rate (lbs/hr): 950 lbs/hr(990kg/hours)

Consumption Rate (lbs/sf): 7 to 10 lbs/sf(34.1-48.8)

# of Recycles: 1

Material Cost per sf :

$0.68/sf
w/o Recycles (StL)

Material Cost per sf:

n/a
w/ Recycles (StL)

$160
Cost per Ton (FTL to StL):
(Freight $40)

QPL (< 1% Silica & < 3% Cl): MIL-A-22262 (SH)

Disposal Cost per Ton: $40/ton

Color: Black

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