What is Garnet?
Garnet is a natural mineral with high density and extreme resistance to abrasion. Thanks to these properties, it is widely used today, especially in water filtration systems. In multi-layer filters, which are among the most preferred systems in water treatment processes, materials with different densities and grain sizes are used together. Lighter and coarse-grained materials such as anthracite are located in the upper layers, while silica sand is found in the middle. Garnet, on the other hand, is located at the bottom of the filter bed due to its density. Thanks to this placement, as water flows through the filter from top to bottom, pollutants of different sizes are retained in each layer, ensuring that the water becomes purer and clearer. The small grains of garnet are particularly effective in capturing micro-level sediment and particles. Thus, filtration systems operate with higher efficiency and the quality of the output water increases.
What are the Properties of Garnet?
Another important advantage of garnet is its chemical resistance. Since it does not dissolve in acidic or alkaline environments, it can be safely used both in sensitive applications such as drinking water treatment and in the filtration of industrial process water. In addition, the dense structure of garnet allows it to remain in place without mixing with other filter layers during backwashing, which preserves the structure of the filter and facilitates the maintenance process.
Why TechCarb?
The high-quality garnet sand we offer as TechCarb is used in a wide range of applications, from municipal drinking water facilities to industrial enterprises, from wastewater treatment systems to swimming pools, and offers a sustainable, economical filtration solution. Our product is EN12910 quality and provides great advantages in terms of both performance and long life, especially in areas where water quality is critical.