Causmag® AL3LR is a moderately reactive calcined magnesium oxide, produced under closely controlled conditions to give a finely divided white powder with consistent particle size.
Calcined Magnesium Oxide
Description
Uses
Causmag® AL3LR is primarily manufactured for use in the production of magnesium oxychloride (sorel cement) flooring. Causmag® AL3LR also has diverse industrial applications in fire retardant formulation, pattern making industries, tanning industries, basification, abrasives, grinding and cutting wheels and special cements.
Composition
| Typical | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO)% Ignited Basis | 97.0 | 96.0 min |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) % | 1.3 | 1.7 max |
| Silica (SiO2) % | 1.3 | 1.7 max |
| Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) % | 0.2 | 0.3 max |
| Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) % | 0.2 | 0.3 max |
| Loss on ignition % | 2.5 | 3.5 max |
| As | < 0.5 ppm |
|---|---|
| Cd | < 0.1 ppm |
| Hg | < 0.01ppm |
| Pb | < 0.5 ppm |
Physical Properties
| Bulk Density, loose, kg/m3 (lb/ft3) | 700 (44) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean particle size, microns | 7 | 6-10 |
| Surface area, m2/gram | 25 | 30-15 |
| Citric acid activity, seconds | 90 | 400-50 |
| Screen size, % passing 125micron, wet (120#) | 100 | 99.5 |
| Screen size, % passing 45 micron, wet (350#) (Custom Milling Available) | 75 | 75 min |
| Free Lime | < 0.50 % |
Packaging
50 bags/pallet, 20 kg
