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Construction Grades

Jun 1, 2020

FerroShield™ / FerroDense™ is supplied from strategic stockpiles throughout North America and is available in grades from 28mmm down to powder fineness. FerroShield™ / FerroDense™ grades can be customized to specific customer requirements.

Physical Properties
 
Specific Gravity 3.0 – 5.2 (medium to high density)
Bulk Density 120 - 240 lbs./ft3
Hardness 5.0 - 6.0 Moh.s
H2O Absorption < 0.5%
Particle Shape Angular
Surface Texture Rough
 
Coarse – Dense Aggregates
 
28mm – 5mm (SG – 4.3 – 4.4) & (SG 4.6 – 4.7) 0 – 5mm
5mm – 1mm 0 – 1mm
 
Coarse – Medium Density Aggregates
 
19mm – 5 mm (SG 3.4)
Specular Hematite (SG 5.0 – 5.2) 10-50 Mesh
Concentrated Ilmenite (SG 4.25 – 4.4) 1 – 5mm
 
 
Excellent Workability
 
High-density concrete can be produced and handled with traditional methods used in the production and placement of standard concrete, when taking into account the increased weight.
 
 

Source: https://ferromininc.com/properties-of-ferromin/

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