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Material and Application Guide
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Phone: (313)
429-LEVY |
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Fax: (313)
429-2448 |
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E-Mail: sales@edwclevy.net |
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Natural
Sand |
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Mason
Sand –
Commercial |
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| Application: |
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Fine
aggregate for masonry mortar
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Play
sand for sand boxes |
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| Description: |
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A
graded fine aggregate, produced by washing and screening natural sand. A yellow to light brown material formed by the
natural abrasion and disintegration of rocks by glacial or river bed action. The particles are sized from #4 mesh (4.75mm) to
#200 mesh (75µm). |
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Mason
Sand
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| Material Properties:
Commercial |
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| Mason
Sand is produced to commercial requirements, typical particle size distribution is as
follows; |
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| U.S. Sieve |
#4 |
#8 |
#16 |
#30 |
#50 |
#100 |
LBW |
| Metric Sieve |
4.75mm |
2.36mm |
1.18mm |
600µm |
300µm |
150µm |
75µm |
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Typical
Particle Size Distribution
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100 |
95-100 |
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30-80 |
2-50 |
0-5 |
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(Typical
particle size distribution only - not to be considered as a
product specification) |
| General
Usage Guide: |
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mason sand should be blended into the mortar mixture along with the cement, water and any
special additives or admixtures in the proportions detailed in the mix design. |
| Supply Location: |
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· Burroughs
Materials, Holly Plant |
· American
Aggregate, Highland Plant |
· American
Aggregate, Buno Road Plant |
· American
Aggregate, Oxford Plant |
· American
Aggregate, Romeo Plant |
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| This information
is not to be taken as warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility
nor as permission or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license.
It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. |
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