Silica sand

Silica Sand is typically a form of Silicon dioxide (SiO2), made up of two main elements – silica and oxygen. The most common form of Silicon dioxide is quartz, which is a chemically inert and hard mineral, broke down into tiny granules over time through the wind and water called Silica Sand . Silica sand (often called industrial sand when used for this purpose) is the main structural component in a number of construction products. Flooring, mortars, cement, roofing shingles, asphalt, and other industrial materials all use silica to improve durability and structural integrity.

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Silica sand

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Use of silica sand

  •  Silica Sand is typically a form of Silicon dioxide (SiO2), made up of two main elements – silica and oxygen. The most common form ofSilicon dioxide is quartz, which is a chemically inert and hard mineral, broke down into tiny granules over time through the wind and water called SilicaSand.

     Silica sand is a primary component in the manufacturing of glass. It is a very important raw material for standard and special glasses. The chemical purity of silica sand is the principal determinant of strength,colour and clarity.

     

    On synthetic sports fields and golf courses, silica sand is used for bunkers and greens. Because of its ability to support and natural plant growth, it is also used to maintain greens and fairways.

     

    For manufacturing calcium silicate bricks, silica sand is
    mixed with high calcium lime with a sand to lime ratio of 10 or 20. These
    bricks contain good regularity, smooth faces, and sharp corners with a wide
    variety of strength.

     

    Silica sand is an effective filtration bed in the removal
    of contaminants in both processing of wastewater and in the filtration of the
    drinking water.

     

    Silica sand neutralizes the acidic elements to maintain
    optimal pH balance in water filters. As it is chemically inert, it will not
    react when exposed to acids, contaminants, volatile organics or solvents.

    Silica sand is an essential part of the production of
    steel, ferrous and non-ferrous foundry industries for de-oxidation and grain
    refinement.

    Silica sand constitutes of high-performance properties such
    as brightness, reflectance, oil absorption and colour-consistency. These
    properties help to improve the overall appearance and durability of industrial
    and architectural paints and coatings.

    It is the primary component in a variety of building and
    construction products. For improved durability and structural integrity, whole
    grain silica is used in flooring, mortars, specialty cement, roofing shingles,
    asphalt mixtures, skid-resistant surfaces and in other industrial materials. It
    performs as a functional extender to add durability, anti-corrosion and
    weathering properties in sealants, caulks, epoxy-based compounds.

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