Microblast TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Product catalog summary

Overview
Saint-Gobain ZirPro specializes in zirconia-based materials for industrial applications, offering products like Microblast® ceramic beads. These beads are designed for engraving and ultrafine treatment, known for their high recyclability and impact resistance.

Chemical Composition
The beads consist of 68% zirconia and 32% vitreous phase. The chemical analysis shows ZrO2 content between 60-70%, SiO2 between 28-33%, and Al2O3 less than 10%.

Physical Properties
The beads have a specific gravity of 3.8 g/cm³ and a bulk density greater than 2.10 kg/l. They are white, spherical, smooth, and chemically inert, ensuring no contamination of treated parts and low dust production.

Packaging
Available in 25 kg jerrycans or larger 500 kg to 1-ton big-bags.

Applications
Microblast® beads are used in deburring (e.g., injection needles, electronic components), glass frosting, surface etching, fine machining, engraving, and cosmetic finishing.

Size Distribution
Available in various size ranges from 0 to 125 μm, including B205, B125, B120, B170, B505, and B400.

Catalog excerpts

• Ceramic beads specifically suited to engraving & ultrafine treatment. • High recyclability & impact resistance. TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS ZrO2 SiO2 Al2O3 Chemical analysis carried out by X-Ray fluorescence on melting sample DESIGNATION AND AVAILABLE SIZES Size distribution ranges (μm) 10 MAIN APPLICATIONS CRYSTAL STRUCTURE Zirconia Vitreous phase • Deburring: - Injection needle - Electronic components • Glass frosting • Surface etching • Fine machining and engraving • Cosmetic finishing Typical values PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Specific gravity Bulk density * Statistical measurement White color, spherical and smooth surface High toughness, but gentle with equipment and tools Chemically inert, non contaminating for treated parts Low dust production PACKAGING 25 kg jerrycan 500 kg or 1 ton big-bag Saint-Gobain ZirPro is the expert in zirconiabased materials for industrial applications. From our global network of manufacturing, commercial and research facilities, we serve leading customers through long-term and trust-based relationships. Les informations, objet de cette fiche produit, sont données à titre indicatif et n’ont aucune valeur contractuelle. / The contents of this data sheet are given in good faith but without warranty.

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