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The smart choice for counter tops and surfaces, offering incredible beauty, strength and durability...
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Silestone technical specifications and physical characteristics
- Silestone is the only quartz surface material with the antimicrobial agent Microban®.
- Silestone carries the NSF listing for Standard 51-Food Equipment Materials.
- Silestone® meets the standards for Ceramic Tile, ANSI A-137, and Dimensional Granite ASTM C-615.
| Property | Method | Results |
| Water Absorption | ASTM C97 | 0.03%
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| Bond Strength | ASTM C482 | 211 psi
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| Impact Strength | ASTM C256 | .352 ft
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| Modulus of Rupture | ASTM C99 | 6310 psi
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| Stain Resistance | ASTM C650 | see test
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| Flexural Strength | ASTM C880 | 5840 psi
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| Thermal Shock | ASTM C484 | Passed 5 cycles
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| Compressive Strength | ASTM C179 | 29,100 psi
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| Abrasive Index | ASTM C241 | 65
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| Static Coefficient of Friction | ASTM C1028 dry | 1.02
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| Static Coefficient of Friction | ASTM C1028 wet | 0.51
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| Thermal Expansion | ASTM C531 | 1.67x10-5in/in/°F
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| Deicing | ASTM C672 | Passed (0 rating)
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| Freeze-Thaw | ASTM C1026 | 15 cycles 0 tiles
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| Flame Spread | ASTM E84 | Class 1
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| Breaking Strength | ASTM C648 | 480 lbf
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| Density | ASTM 373 | 2.47 gr/cm3
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| Flammability | UL-94 | Best rating
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| MOH’s Hardness | N/A | 6.0-6.5
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