Silica Sand

Silica sand is a type of natural sand that is widely used and is formed from the crushing of magmatic and metamorphic rocks rich in quartz minerals. It is light brown, yellow or white in color and its grain size varies between 0.05-2.00 mm.

Silica sand contains high purity silicon dioxide (SiO₂). Thanks to these features, in addition to being used as the main raw material of glass production, it is also preferred in various industries.

Usage areas of silica sand:

  • Cam production: It is the main raw material of glass.
  • Casting industry:Used as metal casting mold material.
  • Building material: It is used in the production of building materials such as tiles, ceramics, mortars and concrete.
  • Chemical industry: Silicates have acid-resistant properties and are used in the production of various chemicals.
  • Filtration: Used in water treatment plants and pool filters.
  • Sports fields: Used on astroturf pitches and beach volleyball courts.
  • Sandblasting: Surface cleaning letters are used.

Properties of silica sand:

  • It is resistant to high temperatures: It is suitable for high temperature applications since its melting point is high.
  • Chemical resistance: Resistant to most chemicals.
  • Acidity: It is neutral, not harmful.
  • Water permeability: It has high water permeability.

Things to consider when purchasing silica sand:

  • It should be chosen in accordance with the intended use. There are different types of silica sand with different children for different usage areas.
  • Attention should be paid to the parts of the sand. There are varieties of silica sand with different grain sizes.
  • The purity of silica sand should be taken into consideration. The purity of silica sand may vary depending on the intended use.