Steel Slag vs Limestone
Steel slag has many properties which make it a viable alternative to the more commonly used crushed limestone.
Even relative to the hardest minerals, steel slag is a hard material, which makes it very durable.
The international standard measurement for hardness is the mohs hardness scale.
Steel Slag has a mohs hardness value of 6. In comparison, Granite has a mohs rating of 4, and Limestone has a mohs rating of 3.
Benefits of using Steel Slag vs Limestone
- Steel slag is a tough and durable construction material
- It can be crushed and sized for different applications
- As a steelmaking co-product, steel slag is a mineral which comes from a renewable source, making it the Green mineral alternative to quarried rock.
Appearance and Properties of Steel Slag
0.75 inch x 0.38 inch graded steel slag
Crushed Limestone
0.75 inch x 0.38 inch graded steel slag
Crushed Limestone
What is Steel Slag?
Steel slag is a co-product of steelmaking, with remarkable properties.
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