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CRUSH TEST
IMPORTANT!
Select granules of the most typical size and uniform shape as determined by SGN scale.
Crushing strength can significantly increase with particle size.
Figure 1
1.
Figure 1 - Place individual granule on solid, smooth surface.
2.
Place New Leader crush strength tester over granule, open end flush with
surface.
Ensure marker is next to handle.
Figure 2
3.
Figure 2 - With one hand on handle, press tester down until granule breaks.
Figure 3
4.
Figure 3 - Release handle and note where marker rests on number scale. This is
granule crushing strength.
For example, the marker in Figure 3 is between 3 and 4 on the scale. Thus,
crushing strength is 3.5.
5.
Repeat 10 times and average the values.
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