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Recommendations for use of Febac cerium oxyde polishing powder
Febac ceriumoxyde is formulated to quickly mix with water and forming a slurry that is immediately ready for use.
Best results are achieved if polishing is started as soon as the slurry is prepared.
Preparation of the polishing slurry
- Measure out the volume of water required for the charge. Ordinary tap water is usually satisfactory.
- Add the appropriate weight of powder required to achieve the desired concentration. Always add powder to water - NOT water to powder.
- Mix up the slurry. Check the concentration. Add more powder or water in order to achieve the correct concentration.
- Start polishing.
- Check the slurry concentration regularly and, if necessary, add more powder or water to correct the concentration.
Recommended slurry concentrations
Pre-silvering wash - 20 - 30 g/l [2-3° Baumé]
Edge polishing - 30 - 55 g/l [3-5° Baumé]
Straight line glass bevelling - 30 - 55 g/l [3-5° Baumé]
Automatic shaped and car mirror bevelling 55 - 110 g/l [5-10° Baumé]
Hand bevelling mix as required
The technical data contained in this sheet are given for informational purposes only and do not constitute part of any specification.
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