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素材
silica flour
Japanese: シリカフラワー
Fine-grained silica sand. Mix with refractory gypsum to reduce shrinkage and improve heat resistance. / Note: Caution: Dust
Fine-grained silica sand. Mixed with refractory gypsum to reduce shrinkage and improve heat resistance.
Note: Be careful of dust
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Silica flour is finely ground silica sand (quartz). When mixed with refractory plaster, it reduces shrinkage during heating and enhances heat resistance.
This product is a fine powder of crystalline silica, so inhaling it can be harmful to your health. A dust mask is required when handling it.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.