Silica Sand
Silica refers to a group of minerals composed of silicon and oxygen, with the chemical formula SiO₂. Sand, made up of small grains or particles of minerals and rock fragments, predominantly contains quartz, a mineral composed of silica. India's premier high-purity Silica Sand (SiO₂ 98%+) processed using advanced technology for exceptional consistency and purity.
- Construction materials
- Paints and coatings
- Industrial abrasives
- Filtration media
- Glass making
- Ceramics & Refractories
- Golf courses and sports fields
- Pigments
- Sandblasting and other abrasives
- Foundry sand
- Production of silicon and silicon carbide
- Brick feeding material
- Granular base & Subbase for Roads
- Blanket Layer
- Replacement of stoned use
- Convert for Road & Building
Efficiency: Well-sized materials save up to 23% of other materials.
Durability: High bonding and non-reactiveness minimize cracks, ensuring long-lasting and reduced corrosion.
Coverage: Precise sizing reduces the thickness, providing more coverage.
Smooth Finish: Offers a much smoother surface finish compared to ordinary sand.
Energy Savings: Heat resistance results in less heat absorption by walls and slabs, saving energy.
Minimal Waste: Sorted material ensures zero wastage.
Strength: Laboratory tests show at least 30% higher strength than the natural river sand.
Non Permeable: Reduce Permeability of concrete & Plaster.
| SiO₂ | Al₂O₃ | Fe₂O₃ | TiO₂ | CaO | MgO | Na₂O | K₂O | So₃ | P₂O₅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.66–98.70 | 0.27–2.11 | 0.18–4.37 | 0.01–1.03 | 0.06–0.87 | 0.04–0.41 | 0.02–0.11 | 0.01–0.05 | 0.01–0.20 | 0.02–0.03 |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | Above 7.8 pH |
| Soil Resistivity | From 10 up to 1000 (Ω-m) |
| Silica Melting Point | 1,700 °C |
| Silica Boiling Point | 2,950 °C |
| Silica Moh's Scale of Hardness | 6 – 7 |
| Bulk Density | 1.22 x 10³ Kg/m³ |
| Specific Gravity | 2.65 |
| Water Absorption | 0.1% to 0.15% |
| Specific Electric Conductivity | S/cm: 10⁻¹⁴ – 10⁻¹⁶ |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/mK: 7.2 – 13.6 |
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 1/K: 14×10⁻⁶ |
| Clay Contain | 0.3% |
| Compressive Strength 28 Days | 48.8 N/mm² |
| (pre-treated silica sand is the optimum composition) | |
| Fire Resistance | Non Flammable IS:11239 |
| APS Micron | 600 Grade | 1200 Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1700 to 600 | 10% to 15% | 50% to 65% |
| 425 to 150 | 80% to 90% | 30% to 40% |
| 106 to 75 | 0.1% to 1.0% | 0.1% to 1.0% |
* Customised grade is available
40 kg bags, 1000 Kg Cargo Bags, Loose Cargo for bulk supply also available. (with silica royalty certificate)
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