   
- Synonyms- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2)
crystalline silica- tripoli, seneca cream premium, seneca cream 45, seneca cream 30, seneca cream 15, tripoli, seneca rose 15, seneca rose 30, seneca rose premium tripoli powder, seneca standard tripoli powder, once ground, double ground, air float, trifil, tripoli powder, american tripoli powder, tripoli powder, cas 1317-95-9,
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Designations:
Chemical Name: Silicon dioxide
Chemical Formula: SiO2
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) General Description:
1) A free-flowing non-metallic powder, odorless, cream and rose colored, and insoluble in water. Cream Tripoli is a softer material than Rose Tripoli.
2) Grades Available from READE:
- Once Ground, Double Ground
- Air Float
- Seneca Cream Premium
- Seneca Rose Premium
- Seneca Cream 45 (C-45)
- Seneca Cream 30 (C-30)
- Seneca Rose 30 (R-30)
- Seneca Cream 15 (C-15)
- Seneca Rose 15 (R-15)
- Trifil
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Typical Chemistries Available:
Grade Name: Rose Tripoli: (SiO2= 94.03%, Al2O3= 2.34% Fe2O3= 0.83%)
Grade Name: Cream Tripoli: (SiO2= 98.33%, Al2O3= 0.71%, CaO= 0.24% and Fe2O3= 0.20%)
- American Tripoli Abrasive Product Recommendation Chart:
| PRODUCT |
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT |
USES |
LOADING LEVEL*(%) |
ONCE GROUND |
High Cut (aggressive) |
Metal Finishing
Chrome, aluminum and light stainless, pots, pans, bumpers and wheels |
Varies
Typically 40-60
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DOUBLE GROUND
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Medium Cut (slight color) |
Metal Finishing
Chrome, aluminum, stainless, pots, pans, faucets, bumpers, wheels, etc.
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40-60
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AIR FLOAT |
Low Cut (higher color) |
Metal Finishing
Fine polish, usually used after Once Ground or Double Ground |
Lapidary
Polishing minerals and rocks
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PREMIUM
R-45 & C-45
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Light Cut (high color)
Very Light Cut (very high color)
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Metal & Metal Substitute Finishing
Polish and finish, light soft metals, paints, plastics |
40-60
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R-30 & C-30
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Extremely Light Cut (mirror color)
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Metal Finishing
Very soft metals, aluminum, stainless, chrome, brass, paints such as picture frames, small ornament pieces, display metals, coins, etc.
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40-60
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R-15 & C-15
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Least Cut (finest mirror color)
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Plastics/Polymers
Used in polyolefin purging compounds. Also used as a less abrasive, higher impact and flexural strength producing silica mineral in molded epoxy compounds
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20-40 |
Trifil
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Friction Agent
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Friction Products
Scouring agent in blocks, pads and shoes |
50-100 |
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Nominal Physical Constants:
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Atomic Number
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where applicable
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Molecular Weight (g/mol.)
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Bulk Density (lbs./ft3)
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55
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Specific Gravity
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~2.15- 62
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Specific Heat @25°C (cal/g-°C)
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Melting Point (°C)
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1640- 1707
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Boiling Point (°C)
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Surface Area (m2/g)
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Thermal Conductivity @20°C (cal/s-cm-°C)
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Mohs Hardness @20°C
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pH
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5.3- 7.0
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L.O.I.
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0.55- 1.85
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Color
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- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Typical Applications:
Metal finishing, automotive friction products due to reformulation to non-asbestos products, lapidary, metal substitute finishing, plastics and polymers in polyolefin purging compounds
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Packaging Options:
50 and 100 lbs. (primary packaging) bags and 2,000 lbs. net bulk bags
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:
Listed. For further information please call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at +1.202.554.1404
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Chemical Abstract Service Number:
CAS# 1317-95-9
- American Tripoli Abrasive Powder, (SiO2) Health & Safety Information:
Please visit the CDC National Occupational Exposure Survey for Tripoli Abrasive Powder at this External Link
- Note: This product page was updated on: 7 NOV 2010
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