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Physical Characteristics

Fused Brown Aluminium Oxide

Basic Mineral - α-Al2O3

Crystal System - Hexagonal

Crystal Colour - Brown

Density >3.90g/cm3

Mohs Hardness 9

Hardness HV1800-2200

Grinding Ability (Compared with diamond as one) 0.10

(900° x+10-6K-1) Linear Expansion Coefficient (When 900Cz = 10-6K-1) = 7.6

Electrical Resistivity = 1014-1016   Ω•cm

 

Fused White Aluminium Oxide

Basic Mineral - α-Al2O3

Crystal System - Hexagonal

Crystal Colour - White

Density >3.90g/cm3

Mohs Hardness 9

Hardness HV2200-2300

Grinding Ability (Compared with diamond as one) 0.12

(900° x+10-6K-1) Linear Expansion Coefficient (When 900Cz = 10-6K-1) = 8.3

Electrical Resistivity = 1014-1016   Ω•cm

 

Black Silicon Carbide

Basic Mineral - α-SiC

Crystal System - Hexagonal

Crystal Colour - Black

Density >3.12g/cm3

Mohs Hardness 9.15

Hardness HV3100-3280

Grinding Ability (Compared with diamond as one) 0.25

(900° x+10-6K-1) Linear Expansion Coefficient (When 900Cz = 10-6K-1) = 4.4

Electrical Resistivity = 3x105-3x107    Ω•cm

 

Green Silicon Carbide

Basic Mineral - α-SiC

Crystal System - Hexagonal

Crystal Colour - Green

Density >3.18g/cm3

Mohs Hardness 9.15

Hardness HV3280-3400

Grinding Ability (Compared with diamond as one) 0.28

(900° x+10-6K-1) Linear Expansion Coefficient (When 900Cz = 10-6K-1) = 4.6

Electrical Resistivity = 3x105-3x107   Ω•cm

 

Garnet

Form:  Rough Grit

Colour:  Deep Red / Reddish Brown

Smell: Odourless

Size Ranges: #60/30 (0.25-0.60mm)

Specific Gravity (Approx.):  4.1g/cc.

Bulk Density: 2.3t per cubic meter

Hardness: 8.0 Mohs.

Mineral: Almandine

 

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