Screened granules for glass batch preparation
Low-Silica Limestone for Glass Manufacturing
The same high-purity quarry limestone is crushed and screened into 0.5-1.5 mm granules for consistent glass batch preparation.
Main applications
Where This Product Is Used
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Container glass
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Flat glass
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Fibreglass
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Glass batch preparation
Information for quotation
Confirm with the Enquiry
- Glass type
- Buyer chemical limits
- Particle-size tolerances
- Receiving and feeding method
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Chemical and Physical Properties
Typical values may vary slightly by production lot. Final chemistry, size and acceptance criteria are confirmed in the commercial offer and shipment COA.
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| CaCO₃ | 99.60% |
| CaO | 56.06% |
| MgO | 0.01% |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.001% |
| Al₂O₃ | 0.001% |
| SiO₂ (total) | 0.001% |
| Loss on Ignition (LOI) | 43.89% |
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Brightness | 95.0% ± 1 |
| Refractive Index | 1.59 |
| pH | 9.0 |
| Bulk Density | 1.4 g/cm³ |
| Mohs Hardness | 3 |
| Moisture | 0.20% |
Packing and export supply
Available Across the Limestone Family
Packing is selected according to product form, particle size, order quantity, handling method and destination.
BulkLoose loading in 20 ft containersJumbo bags25 kg bags50 kg bags
Quality documents
TDS · SDS · COA
A shipment-specific COA is issued for the approved lot or shipment.
Frequently asked questions
Limestone for Glass Manufacturing
Do all limestone products come from the same quarry material?
Yes. Lumps, granules, powder and aggregate are produced from the same natural limestone after crushing, grinding and screening.
Does the chemistry change with particle size?
The pages use the same approved typical chemical analysis. Physical form and particle-size distribution change according to the processing route.
Can Biliton produce custom sizes?
Yes. Custom sizes are reviewed against the application, order quantity, processing route and screening capability.
Which packing options are available?
Bulk, loose loading in 20 ft containers, jumbo bags, 25 kg bags and 50 kg bags are available according to product form and order requirements.
Request a Quote
Send the application, required size and destination.
The export team will confirm the suitable form, packing, documents and commercial terms.