Ruby Sand: Product from ZEO, Inc.

Ruby Sand Description

Ruby SandRuby Sand, porous ceramic, is a sand replacement that has been used by the water filtration industry for many years. The primary reason for Ruby Sand’s rapid acceptance by the filtration industry is improved clarity (3 to 5 microns) of Ruby Sand versus sand (20 to 40 microns).

Filtration Performance

Nominal filtration: 3-5 microns

Physical Properties


ZEO Ruby Sand – Filter Sand Replacement
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Size
-10 x +20 mesh 47%
-20 x +50 mesh 52%
<50 mesh 0.07%

Bulk Density
640 kgs/m3 (40 lbs/ft3)

Color
Reddish Tan

BET Surface Area
75 M2/g (370,000 ft2/lb)

Ruby Sand to Sand Ratio
40:100 weight ratio
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Chemical Properties


ZEO Ruby Sand – Filter Sand Replacement
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Elemental Analysis:
Silicon dioxide
74%
 
Alumina
11%
 
Potassium oxide
5%
 
Calcium dioxide
1 – 3%
 
Sodium oxide
2 – 0.5%
 
Moisture
< 10
Surface Charge
Negative
  
Cation Exchange Capacity
33 meqs/100 g
  
Zeolite Type
Calcined illite
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