What is G.R.G ?
GRG is a composite of high-strength gypsum and glass fibers, which can be factory molded into virtually any size or shape.
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DESCRIPTION TYPICAL VALUES Glass fiber 5 – 6% by weight Shell thickness 1/2” (12.7 mm) Weight ± 2 lb/ft2 (32 kg/m2) ASTM D790 Tensile strength 1360 psi (9.4 MPa) Flexural strength 4220 psi (28.4 MPa) ASTM D695 Compressive strength 7600 psi (48.5 MPa) ASTM D256 Impact 8.34 ft-lb/in (43.7 kJ/m2)
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- Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) 85
- Glass fiber 4-5
- Portland Cement 4-5
- Sand,Crystaline Silica 4-5
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Physical State……………………………………………………………… Semi-Solid
Boiling Point……………………………………………………………….. 750F (398C)
Freezing/Melting Point…………………………………………….. -40F (-4C)/500F (260C)
Vapor Pressure………………………………………………………… Not Determined
Vapor Density (Air=1)……………………………………………….. Negligible
Evaporation Rate…………………………………………………….. Not Determined
Solubility in Water…………………………………………………. Negligible
Specific Gravity (Water=1) ……………………………………… 0.8700
Density, lb./gal. …………………………………………………….. 7.250
Volatility (Volume)………………………………………………… Negligible
VOC……………………………………………………………………… Unknown
PH………………………………………………………………………… Essentially Neutral
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution………………………. Not Determined
Odor…………………………………………………………………….. Mild, Bland, Hydrocarbon Odor
Odor Threshold…………………………………………………….. Not Determined
Appearance……………………………………………………………. Off-White Opaque Semi-Solid