COAL SLAG
Description:
Coal Slag is one of the most versatile abrasives available and is generally used for the removal of thick coatings, rust, and mill scale. It’s widely used due to its profiling ability, economic price point, and availability. This recycled product is available in a wide range of sizes based on your needs.
Common Uses:
- Storage Tanks, Water Towers, Ships
- Bridges, Structural and Plate Steel
- Ship yards, storage tanks, water towers
- Offshore Platforms, Oil Fields
Documents:
- Did You Allredi Know - Abrasives
- Abrasives Application Guide - 404M044
- Air and Abrasive Consumption Chart - 1091029
- Abrasives, Inc - Black Magic® Coal Slag - SDS
- Abrasives, Inc - Black Magic® Coal Slag - AB1 Certification Sheet
- Abrasives, Inc - Black Magic® Coal Slag - TDS
- Black Beauty® Abrasives - Product Line Brochure
- Black Beauty® Abrasives - Product Line Card
- Black Beauty® Coal Slag - SDS
- Black Beauty® Coal Slag - Product Data Sheet
- US Minerals Black Diamond Coal Slag - SDS - 408M408
Physical Characteristics
Shape: Angular
Hardness: 6.0-7.0 Mohs
Bulk Density: 80-90 lbs./cu.ft.
Specific Gravity: 2.0-3.0 g/cc
Free Silica: Less than 1%
Type: By-product
Recyclability: None
Surface Etching: High
Packaging Options
Bulk Trucks: Available
Drums: 3000 | 4000 lbs.
Bags: 50 | 80 | 100 lbs.
Recommended Blasting Conditions
Nozzle Pressure: 100–125 psi
Working Distance from Surface: 18–36 inches
Inhaling dusts from abrasive blasting may result in serious injury, disease, or death.
According to OSHA, only a Type CE NIOSH-certified blasting airline respirator with positive pressure blasting helmet should be used for abrasive blasting.
OSHA® Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers from the Hazards of Abrasive Blasting Materials