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A closer look at materials

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Explore the materials

Glass and frit, in sand and powder form. Explore four material formats, their specification requirements and application considerations in one place.

Translucent angular glass sand grains on graphite
Glass Sand · Granular texture
01 / Glass materials

Glass Sand

Glass in a granular format for industrial material blends. Particle distribution, colour and the presence of foreign material are useful starting points when comparing a sand grade.

Material format
Granular glass
Particle sizing
Mesh or mm; distribution agreed per order
Appearance
Colour and inclusions to be specified
Packaging
Bag format and weight agreed per order
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White glass powder with fine texture and small agglomerates
Glass Powder · Fine powder texture
02 / Glass materials

Glass Powder

Glass processed into a fine powder. Milling and classification are used to define the particle profile; fineness, moisture and composition should be reviewed against the intended formulation.

Material format
Fine glass powder
Powder sizing
Particle profile or sieve requirement
Moisture / composition
Limits and test methods to be agreed
Packaging
Protection and bag weight agreed per order
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Pale ivory frit sand with small individual grains
Frit Sand · Granular texture
03 / Frit materials

Frit Sand

Frit material in a granular format for formulation and further processing. Alongside grain size, the composition and intended thermal process help define the material to review.

Material format
Granular frit
Particle sizing
Grain range to match your processing route
Composition
Target chemistry or reference grade
Packaging
Bag format and weight agreed per order
Enquire about Frit Sand
White frit powder with a soft fine texture and powder agglomerates
Frit Powder · Fine powder texture
04 / Frit materials

Frit Powder

Frit in a powder format for formulation work. The powder profile and material chemistry are considered together, with application trials used to assess the intended process and finish.

Material format
Fine frit powder
Powder sizing
Fineness and distribution to be specified
Composition / process
Reference chemistry and thermal conditions
Packaging
Protection and bag weight agreed per order
Enquire about Frit Powder
MATERIALS & APPLICATIONS

Start with the application

Define the right grade through your formulation, processing conditions and application trials.

AI application illustration of a polished decorative countertop with visible glass aggregate and a finished front edge
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Engineered stone & surfaces

For glass-material enquiries, start with the visible grain, colour and particle blend required by your surface formulation. Review samples in the complete mix.

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AI application illustration of ivory, grey and graphite glazed ceramic tiles with a small glazed vessel
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Ceramic & glaze development

For frit enquiries, bring together the composition, powder or grain format, body and firing conditions. Suitability depends on the formulation and trial results.

Explore frit materials
AI application illustration of granules and powder in a stainless steel industrial mixing vessel with a stationary paddle
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Industrial material blends

A blend may need sand, powder or both. Define the role of the material, target particle distribution and compatibility requirements before selecting a grade.

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