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GS1 0,04 – 2,5
mm
Standard granules GS1
Descriptions and a table of characteristics of KERWOOD® foamed ceramic microspheres

A foamed ceramic microsphere with average technical characteristics. It was developed as a basic universal granule for a wide range of applications with a size of 0.04 — 2.5 mm. It is produced serially, being a standard warehouse item.

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Index Fraction, mm
0.04 – 0.12 0.1 – 0.3 0.3 – 0.6 0.1 – 0.6 0.6 – 1.25 1.25 – 2.5
Article GS1 0040-012 /
530
GS1 01-03 /
440
GS1 03-06 /
380
GS1 01-06 /
420
GS1 06-125 /
330
GS1 125-250 /
300
Apparent density,
kg / m3
530±70 440±40 380±30 420±40 330±30 300±20
Volume (apparent) density
of granules, kg / m3
1100±140 940±100 610±40 750±70 480±40 420±40
Compression strength in the
cylinder, MPa, not less than
(GOST 9758-2012, cylinder
diameter 150 mm)
7 2.5 2.2 1.7 1.3 1.2
Coefficient of thermal
conductivity, W / (m ·°K),
not more than
0.09 0.085 0.08 0.083 0.077 0.072
Water absorption for
24 hours by weight, %,
not more than
8 7 5 6 4 4
Resistance to silicate decay, %,
not more than
2.5
Content of water-soluble
sulphurous and sulphate
compounds, %,
not more than
1
Frost resistance, loss
of mass after 25 cycles
of freezing, %,
not more than
5
Loss of mass during boiling, %,
not more than
5
Humidity, %, not more than 0.5
Activity of natural
radionuclides, Bq / kg,
not more than
370

Tests in accordance with the Russian State Standard (GOST 9758-2012), except for water absorption;
Determination of water absorption according to DIN 4226-3-2002;
Determination of activity of natural radionuclides according to the Russian State Standard (GOST 30108-94);
Coefficient of compaction is 1.3;
Apparent density is determined with free filling, in the unconsolidated state of the material.

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GS2 0.1 – 0.6
mm
Granules with increased strength GS2
Descriptions and a table of characteristics of KERWOOD® foamed ceramic microspheres

A foamed ceramic microsphere of higher strength. It was developed specifically for use in oil and gas production. This article has improved strength characteristics with a granule size of 0.1 — 0.6 mm. It is produced serially, being a standard warehouse item.

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Index Fraction, mm
0.1 – 0.3 0.3 – 0.6 0.1 – 0.6
Article GS2 01-03/480 GS2 03-06/420 GS2 01-06/450
Apparent density, kg / m3 480±40 420±30 450±40
Volume (apparent)
density of granules, kg / m3
980±120 920±60 950±80
Compression strength
in the cylinder, MPa, not less than
(GOST 9758-2012, cylinder
diameter 150 mm)
5 4 4.5
Coefficient of thermal conductivity,
W / (m·°K), not more than
0.09 0.087 0.089
Water absorption for
24 hours by weight, %,
not more than
4
Resistance to silicate
decay, %, not more than
1
Content of water-soluble
sulphurous and sulphate
compounds, %, not more than
1
Loss of mass during boiling, %,
not more than
5
Humidity, %, not more than 0.5
Activity of natural
radionuclides, Bq / kg,
not more than
370

Tests in accordance with the Russian State Standard (GOST 9758-2012), except for water absorption;
Determination of water absorption according to DIN 4226-3-2002;
Determination of activity of natural radionuclides according to the Russian State Standard (GOST 30108-94);
Coefficient of compaction is 1.3;
Apparent density is determined with free filling, in the unconsolidated state of the material.

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GSU 0,1 – 0.6
mm
Especially durable granules GSU
Descriptions and a table of characteristics of KERWOOD® foamed ceramic microspheres

A foamed ceramic microsphere of particular durability. It was developed specifically for use in oil and gas production in wells of great depth and high pressure. This article has high strength characteristics with the size of granules from 0.1 — 0.6 mm.

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Index Fraction, mm
0.1 – 0.3 0.3 – 0.6 0.1 – 0.6
Article GSU2 01-03/480 GSU2 03-06/420 GSU2 01-06/450
Apparent density, kg / m3 550±50 480±40 520±60
Volume (apparent)
density of granules, kg / m3
1100±120 1000±60 1020±80
Compression strength
in the cylinder, MPa, not less than
(GOST 9758-2012, cylinder
diameter 150 mm)
11 9 10
Coefficient of thermal conductivity,
W / (m·°K), not more than
0.097 0.09 0.093
Water absorption for
24 hours by weight, %,
not more than
4
Resistance to silicate
decay, %, not more than
1
Content of water-soluble
sulphurous and sulphate
compounds, %, not more than
1
Loss of mass during boiling, %,
not more than
5
Humidity, %, not more than 0.5
Activity of natural
radionuclides, Bq / kg,
not more than
370

Tests in accordance with the Russian State Standard (GOST 9758-2012), except for water absorption;
Determination of water absorption according to DIN 4226-3-2002;
Determination of activity of natural radionuclides according to the Russian State Standard (GOST 30108-94);
Coefficient of compaction is 1.3;
Apparent density is determined with free filling, in the unconsolidated state of the material.

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GSO 0,1 – 5
mm
Granules with reduced apparent density GSO
Descriptions and a table of characteristics of KERWOOD® foamed ceramic microspheres

A foamed ceramic microsphere of reduced bulk density. It was developed for lightweight dry mixtures as well as concrete and blocks. Lightweight granules are made with a maximum size of 0.1 — 5 mm. They are produced serially being a standard warehouse item.

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Index Fraction, mm
0.1 – 0.6 0.6 – 1.25 1.25 – 2.5 2.5 – 5.0 0.1 – 1.25 0.6 – 5 1.25 – 5 5 – 10
Article GO 0,1-0,6/400 GO 06-125/240 GO 125-250/210 GO 250-500/170 GO 0,1-1,25/310 GO 0,6-5/205 GO 1,25-5/200 GO 5-10/160
Apparent density,
kg / m3
400±40 240±20 210±20 170±20 310±40 205±40 200±30 150±30
Volume (apparent) density
of granules,
kg / m3
900±100 440±40 370±40 300±40 500±60 380±40 330±40 260±40
Compression strength in the
cylinder, MPa,
not less than
(GOST 9758-2012, cylinder
diameter 150 mm)
1.2 1 0.8 0.6 1.1 0.8 0.7 0,5
Coefficient of thermal
conductivity,
W / (m ·°K),
not more than
0.07 0.067 0.063 0.05 0.068 0.06 0.05 0,045
Water
absorption for
24 hours by weight, %,
not more than

4

Resistance to silicate decay, %,
not more than

2.5

Content of water-soluble
sulphurous and sulphate
compounds, %,
not more than

1

Frost resistance, loss
of mass after 25 cycles
of freezing, %,
not more than

5

Loss of mass during boiling, %,
not more than

5

Humidity, %, not more than

0.5

Activity of natural
radionuclides,
Bq / kg,
not more than

370

Tests in accordance with the Russian State Standard (GOST 9758-2012), except for water absorption;
Determination of water absorption according to DIN 4226-3-2002;
Determination of activity of natural radionuclides according to the Russian State Standard (GOST 30108-94);
Coefficient of compaction is 1.3;
Apparent density is determined with free filling, in the unconsolidated state of the material.

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