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2026LatestTypical analysis

Typical values: 0.1–0.6 mm grade (2026)

SiO₂ 99 % · Fe₂O₃ 0.02 % (typical)

Issuer
Al-Ahlya Company for the Manufacture of Mineral Sands
Date
Reference
Technical data sheet, 0.1–0.6 mm grade
Sample
Grade 0.1–0.6 mm (100–600 µm)
Method
XRF DIN 51001 · DIN EN 955 · ASTM C429-01 · ASTM D2216-98
2021One sample

Independent sieve analysis (January 2021)

59.7 % passing 0.425 mm (one sample)

Issuer
Modern Engineering Laboratories Co., Amman
Date
Reference
Report C/21039
Sample
One unwashed sample of the 0–600 µm grade
Method
ASTM C136
2019One sample

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, XRF report (April 2019)

SiO₂ 98.60 % (one sample)

Issuer
Laboratories & Quality Directorate, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), Jordan
Date
Reference
Report 89/4/2019/CH38
Sample
One sample supplied by the company; the report names no grade
Method
XRF
2026

Typical values: 0.1–0.6 mm grade (2026)

Issuer
Al-Ahlya Company for the Manufacture of Mineral Sands
Date
Reference
Technical data sheet, 0.1–0.6 mm grade
Sample
Grade 0.1–0.6 mm (100–600 µm)
Typical values, company technical data sheet (2026)2026

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Chemical analysis

Chemical analysis
ParameterTypical valueUnitMethod
SiO₂99%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
Fe₂O₃0.02%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
Al₂O₃0.65%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
TiO₂0.04%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
Na₂O0.008%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
K₂O0.004%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
CaO0.018%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
MgO0.011%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
Cr₂O₃0.0002%XRF, DIN 51001 (Bruker S4 Pioneer)
Loss on ignition (LOI)0.25%DIN EN 955 (muffle furnace)

Typical values, company technical data sheet (2026) · Typical values, not guaranteed.

The sieve analysis (ASTM C429-01) is on the 0.1–0.6 mm grade page. Download the data sheet: English (PDF) · Arabic (PDF).

Moisture

Moisture0.50 %ASTM D2216-98 (MA 45 moisture analyser)Typical values, not guaranteed.

What “typical” means

A typical value describes our product in general; it is not a guaranteed limit for every shipment. For each order we issue a Certificate of Analysis on request, covering the lot you buy.

Full analysis on the grade page

Grading curve

Grading curve: 0.1–0.6 mm (2026)% passing calculated from the % retained as reported in the data sheet (they add to 99.3 %); bars show % retained on each sieve. Log scale. All values are in the table.Nominal range025507510045 µm: 0.9 % · % passing75 µm: 1.4 % · % passing90 µm: 3.9 % · % passing150 µm: 8.4 % · % passing212 µm: 21.4 % · % passing250 µm: 27.9 % · % passing300 µm: 46.4 % · % passing425 µm: 92.9 % · % passing500 µm: 97.9 % · % passing600 µm: 98.9 % · % passing710 µm: 99.9 % · % passing850 µm: 100 % · % passing% passingRetained %Pan: 0.2 % · Retained %45 µm: 0.5 % · Retained %75 µm: 2.5 % · Retained %2.590 µm: 4.5 % · Retained %4.5150 µm: 13 % · Retained %13212 µm: 6.5 % · Retained %6.5250 µm: 18.5 % · Retained %18.5300 µm: 46.5 % · Retained %46.5425 µm: 5 % · Retained %5500 µm: 1 % · Retained %600 µm: 1 % · Retained %710 µm: 0.1 % · Retained %850 µm: 0 % · Retained %45751503006001 mmµm
% passing calculated from the % retained as reported in the data sheet (they add to 99.3 %); bars show % retained on each sieve. Log scale.
2019

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, XRF report (April 2019)

Issuer
Laboratories & Quality Directorate, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), Jordan
Date
Reference
Report 89/4/2019/CH38
Sample
One sample supplied by the company; the report names no grade
Results: Report 89/4/2019/CH38
ParameterValue (%)
SiO₂98.60
Fe₂O₃0.066
Al₂O₃0.57
TiO₂0.051
MnO0.011
K₂O0.008
CaONot detected
MgONot detected
Na₂ONot detected
P₂O₅Not detected
Loss on ignition (LOI)0.62

Report 89/4/2019/CH38 · 22 April 2019 · XRF · These results describe the one sample tested; they are not typical values.

These results describe the one sample tested; they are not typical values.

A copy of the report is available on request.

2021

Independent sieve analysis (January 2021)

Issuer
Modern Engineering Laboratories Co., Amman
Date
Reference
Report C/21039
Sample
One unwashed sample of the 0–600 µm grade
Grading curve: Report C/21039% passing as reported in report C/21039 (ASTM C136), one unwashed sample. Log scale. All values are in the table.025507510075 µm: 5.9 % · % passing150 µm: 10.1 % · % passing180 µm: 11.5 % · % passing300 µm: 30.2 % · % passing425 µm: 59.7 % · % passing600 µm: 99.8 % · % passing850 µm: 100 % · % passing% passing45751503006001 mmµm
% passing as reported in report C/21039 (ASTM C136), one unwashed sample. Log scale.
Results: Report C/21039
Sieve (mm)Sieve (µm)Passing (%)
0.850850100
0.60060099.8
0.42542559.7
0.30030030.2
0.18018011.5
0.15015010.1
0.075755.9

Report C/21039 · 23 January 2021 · ASTM C136 · These results describe the one sample tested; they are not typical values.

These results describe the one sample tested; they are not typical values.

A copy of the report is available on request.

The 0–600 µm grade page

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