How Slagomite is Used

Slagomite is used in all types of soda-lime-silica glass production. Slagomite usage depends on factors such as glass color, glass composition, and local raw materials. The level of Slagomite is expressed as a percentage of the dry sand weight. In flint container glass, Slagomite is typically 6-7% of the dry sand weight. In green container glass, it is 10-13%, while in amber glass, up to 18% of the dry sand weight is used

In float glass, Slagomite is typically used at 4-8% of the dry sand weight. Glassmakers worldwide, ensures the optimum level of Slagomite is utilized to improve redox control in the furnace and final glass composition.

The general pattern of % usage is estimated to silica sand weight, expressed as below:

Clear Container 06-07 %
Amber Container 18-22 %
Green Container 10-13 %
Float Glass 03-08 %