Normensand EN196-1

Description

NORMSAND Company

Normensand GmbH is a German company founded in 1954. The company was initially established by 23 cement manufacturers who recognized the need for standardized test sand. The main products of Normensand are laboratory sand used for testing the quality and strength of cement, including compressive and flexural strength tests.

Technical Features of Standard Sand (CEN EN 196-1)

Key features of Normensand include:

• Particle size distribution: 0.08 to 2.00 mm

• Maximum moisture content: less than 0.2%

Usage of Normensand Laboratory Sand

For cement testing, each package containing 1350 g of sand is mixed with 450 g of cement and 225 mL of water. The resulting paste is then formed into a cylinder or prism for performing compressive or flexural strength tests.

Importance of Normensand Standard Sand

NORMSAND standard sand is one of the reference standards and the most recognized type worldwide for cement strength testing. The European Cement Association (CEMBUREAU) and many global cement manufacturers rely on Normensand to supply their reference sand due to its high quality and uniformity.

Quality and Consistency

Normensand GmbH is renowned for the exceptional uniformity of its sand in physical, mineral, and chemical composition, enabling highly repeatable test results. The company can also provide a Certificate of Conformity for its products. Overall, the manufacturer’s reputation, consistent quality, and decades-long stability in production and global acceptance are among the most important attributes of this product

The company produces over 1,500 tons of sand annually, which is exported to more than 90 countries worldwide.