Ruby Sand Description

Ruby 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).

Nominal filtration: 3-5 microns

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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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
© ZEO, Inc. Ruby Sand Natural Zeolite Filter Media