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CRL Polishing Cerium Oxide - 44 Pounds (20 kg)

Item #: C0853
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Shipping Weight : 44.0 Pounds
Shipping Limitations : None
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CRL Polishing Cerium Oxide - 44 Pounds (20 kg)
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CRL Polishing Cerium Oxide - 44 Pounds (20 kg)
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Los Angeles, California 98
Dallas, Texas 4/5/2024
Chicago (Elgin), Illinois 1
San Francisco/Oakland (Union City), California 4/4/2024
Atlanta, Georgia 4/8/2024
New York Area (Secaucus, New Jersey) 4/8/2024
Boston (Taunton), Massachusetts 4/8/2024
Orlando, Florida 4/9/2024
Denver, Colorado 4/9/2024
Seattle (Kent), Washington 4/9/2024
Cleveland (Solon), Ohio 4/5/2024
Philadelphia Area (Moorestown, New Jersey) 4/5/2024
Phoenix, Arizona 4/4/2024
Las Vegas, Nevada 4/4/2024
Houston, Texas 4/5/2024
Miami, Florida 1
San Diego, California 4/3/2024
Carolinas and Virginia, South Carolina 4/9/2024
Product details
  • Contents
    44 lbs.(20 kg)
  • Material
    Cerium Oxide
Product Overview
  • Premium Cerium Oxide for Fast Stock Removal
  • Exceptional Suspension Qualities
  • Ideal for Recirculating Slurry Systems
  • Easily Cleaned From Glass and Equipment
  • Contains No Zinc

All glass polishing and surface restoration systems that demand the highest degree of clarity in the finished product use some form of Cerium Oxide in the final process. To reach that high degree of clarity requires the best product combined with the correct methods to reach the final goal. CRL Cerium Oxide Compounds are refined from the highest quality rare earth minerals available. CRL Cerium Oxide Compounds can be used with a hand pad for light surface cleanup, powered hand devices for scratch and surface repair, mechanized scrubbers in mirror silvering lines, or as the final polishing step in multi-stage edging and beveling equipment.

CRL Cerium Oxide Compounds maintain and deliver a uniform particle size, on average 1.0 - 1.5 microns, and a high concentration of rare earth oxides to provide the brightest possible finish in all applications. These compounds exhibit exceptional suspension quality, required for use in today's recirculating slurry systems. The added benefit of soft settling means glass and equipment are more easily cleaned and maintained.

The efficiency of the polishing cerium gives a finer glass surface finish with lower subsurface roughness. Two important variables: concentration and temperature. Too much Cerium Oxide is a waste of resources while too little impairs the quality of the end product.

Cerium Oxide compounds polish glass by a combination of mechanical and chemical action. The material must reach and maintain a certain temperature to stimulate the chemical reaction. The mechanical action employs felt pads or wheels. For surface restoration, the Cerium Oxide is mixed with water to form a thin paste that is applied directly to the glass surface. A damp felt pad or wheel is then used to agitate the paste. The friction of the wheel creates the heat needed to activate the polishing process. Too much heat will dry the paste, so care must be taken to keep the paste wet at all times.

For recirculating slurry systems, the concentration of Cerium Oxide in the water is based on the specific gravity of the slurry as measured in Degrees Baume, which is measured using a Hydrometer. Measure out the proper proportions of heated water (at least 80ºF/30ºC) and Cerium Oxide into a container and mix thoroughly. Place the Hydrometer into the mixture and take a reading at the surface line. For light surface cleaning such as pre-silvering, 1º Baume (1.6 oz. of Cerium per gallon of water or 11.8 grams per liter) is sufficient. For beveling and edging, a 3º to 5º Baume (4 to 7.2 oz. per gallon, or 29.7 to 53.7 grams per liter) is recommended. Slurry temperature should be maintained between 90ºF and 105ºF (32ºC and 40ºC) for optimum performance.

Most shipping weights are approximate and have not been verified. If the exact weight is needed in order to determine shipping costs, and shipping costs are required in order for you to complete your order, please request this prior to submitting your order by contacting CRL Customer Service. Product images shown are of the actual product or a close representation. Colors can vary depending on your computer's video card and on how your monitor's color is adjusted.

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