IFLRS-75

Fine Lunar Regolith Simulant <75µm

Engineered to replicate lunar regolith behavior for realistic system level testing

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Product Overview

What is IFLRS-75?

A certified, characterised lunar analogue — ready for mission-critical test programs.

IFLRS-75 is an ultra-fine lunar regolith simulant developed to replicate the particle morphology and mechanical behaviour of lunar regolith for planetary engineering and scientific testing.

Produced from terrestrial basaltic source material, the simulant undergoes controlled processing to achieve angular particle morphology and lunar-like particle size distributions — enabling realistic testing of hardware, instrumentation, and processes intended for lunar surface operations.

The <75 µm fraction captures the behaviour of the finest, most hazardous component of lunar regolith — the fraction responsible for equipment abrasion, dust adhesion, and respiratory hazards identified during the Apollo program.

Product CodeIFLRS-75
Material TypeBasaltic lunar regolith analogue
Physical StateDry particulate powder
MorphologyAngular crushed mineral analogue
Country of OriginAustralia
IFLRS-75 fine lunar regolith simulant — dark grey powder pile on white background

Technical Data

Key Specifications

Characterised by laser diffraction particle size analysis and semi-quantitative XRD.

Median Particle Size (D50)
21.26 µm
Volume-Weighted Mean (D[4,3])
31.42 µm
Specific Surface Area
1069 m²/kg
P80 Diameter
50.82 µm
P90 Diameter
74.51 µm
Country of Origin
Australia
Mineral Phase (XRD)Formulawt%
Sodium Calcium Plagioclase(Na,Ca)(Al,Si)₂Si₂O₈54%
Potassium FeldsparKAlSi₃O₈18%
Zeolite(Na,K,Ca)₈(Si,Al)₃₆O₇₂·23H₂O10%
Clinopyroxene subgroupCa(Mg,Fe)Si₂O₆6%
QuartzSiO₂6%
MagnetiteFe₃O₄2%
Calcite, Dolomite, Hematite & other<1% each

Use Cases

Research & Engineering Applications

IFLRS-75 is designed to support the full breadth of lunar surface mission research and hardware qualification.

Rover Mobility Testing

Characterise wheel-regolith interaction, sinkage, and traction performance for planetary rover designs under fine-particle soil conditions representative of the lunar surface.

Lunar Dust Mitigation

Evaluate electrostatic dust adhesion, passive and active dust mitigation technologies, and surface coating performance against a realistic fine-particle simulant.

ISRU Experiments

Support in-situ resource utilisation research including regolith processing, oxygen extraction, sintering, and construction material development at pilot system scale.

Excavation & Handling

Benchmark excavation tool performance, drilling dynamics, and regolith handling equipment. Pre-mission qualification of scoops, augers, conveyors, and hoppers.

Instrument Calibration

A traceable, characterised reference material for spectroscopic, geotechnical, and imaging instrument calibration prior to integration into flight or surface payloads.

Planetary Environment Simulation

Certified analogue material for vacuum chambers, thermal-vacuum cycling tests, and electrostatic simulation rigs. Suitable for hard vacuum conditions.

Volume Pricing

Transparent, Volume-Based Pricing

USD pricing. Contact us for freight estimates, custom volumes, or standing order arrangements.

RESEARCH
< 1000 kg
$16
per kg · USD
Standard rate · Ideal for R&D programs
BULK ORDER
> 1 tonne
$6
per kg · USD
Bulk rate · Lab-scale mission prep
MISSION SCALE
> 10 tonnes
$2
per kg · USD
Mission rate · ISRU · Rovers · Large programs

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Documentation

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Full technical documentation available for download below.

IFLRS-75 Product Datasheet

Full technical specifications, particle size data, XRD mineralogy, and application notes

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Hazard identification, handling procedures, storage requirements, and emergency information

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