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An inexpensive source of dolomite powder for use with airbrasive units

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 May 2016

Joseph T. Hannibal
Affiliation:
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Wade Oval, University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Michael E. Williams
Affiliation:
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Wade Oval, University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Gary L. Jackson
Affiliation:
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Wade Oval, University Circle, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

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In the past few years the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has received several inquiries as to our source of dolomite for use with S.S. White® industrial airbrasive units. We have been using inexpensive, “agricultural” dolomite with these units for several years. This source was “discovered” by testing of a wide variety of dolomite sources by Peter Kotulak, a former preparator at the Museum, under the direction of M.E.W. We are currently using OHSO® Pulverized Limestone, a kiln-dried dolomitic limestone recommended for agricultural, and lawn and garden, use. It is produced by the Ohio® Lime Co., of Woodville, Ohio. A 22.7 kg (50 pound) bag costs $2.25, and is available at building supply companies. The dolomite must be sieved and dried to prevent clogging of the unit's line and nozzle. We use a Ro-Tap® Testing Sieve Shaker to sieve the material, with #30 (595 micron), #60 (250 micron), and #100 (150 micron) U.S.A. standard testing sieves. An incandescent desk lamp can be placed over an open container of the sieved dolomite to keep it dry. Used powder may be re-sieved for reuse if desired.

Type
Paleontological Notes
Copyright
Copyright © The Paleontological Society 

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