Typical Grain Size Distribution for our Type 2 Plastering Sand
Grading envelope plotted as in BS 1199; grain size distribution based on BS 1199 (see note)
| Sieve Size (mm) |
% Retained | % Passing | Min % Pass | Max % Pass | Complies? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.360 | 0.7 | 99.3 | 100 | 100 | * |
| 1.180 | 7.6 | 91.7 | 90 | 100 | Yes |
| 0.600 | 17.3 | 74.4 | 55 | 100 | Yes |
| 0.300 | 52.3 | 22.0 | 5 | 50 | Yes |
| 0.150 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 10 | Yes |
| 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | Yes |
*Note: our T2 sand may contain a small quantity of material (approx 1%) lying between the 2.36mm and 6.3mm sieves.
