Silica sand, Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) : 0.09%

Silica Sand is an essential constituent in almost all kinds of glass. The Silica Sand that we deal in is 100% pure and free from unwanted substance. In order to meet the bulk orders of buyers, we maintain a huge stock of Silica in our state-of-the-art warehouse. Also, we are known for fair pricing policy. Based in Gujarat (India), we are the credible Exporter and Supplier of Silica Sand.

The main end uses of silica sand are :

• Glass - Silica is the major ingredient in virtually all types of glass. The principal glass products include containers (bottles and jars), flat glass (windows, mirrors, vehicle glazing etc.), lighting glass (light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, etc.), tableware (lead crystal, drinking glasses etc.), TV tubes and screens, decorative glass, fiberglass, optical glass and vacuum flasks.
• Foundry casting - Silica has a high melting point, 1610 degrees C. This enables castings to be produced by pouring molten metal into molds made out of silica sand.
• Ceramics - Silica that has been ground to fine size is an ingredient of most clay bodies and is a major constituent of ceramic glazes. Typical everyday products include tableware, sanitaryware, ornaments and wall and floor tiles.
• Filtration - Closely sized grades of silica sand is the principal filtration medium used by the water industry to extract solids from waste water.
• Specialist building applications the construction industry is founded on silica and there are a host of specialist applications including silica and aerated concrete blocks, floor and roof tiles, flooring and rendering compounds, white line markings, roofing felt and cement and resin injection systems.
• Sports and leisure - Silica sand is used for equestrian surfaces, in artificial turf, golf course root zones and dressings, football and cricket and other pitches and as play sands.

Other users :

• Silica has many other applications including the manufacture of chemicals and metals, fillers in numerous products, plastic and
• otherwise, the manufacture of refractories, stimulating oil production and as additives in agricultural and horticultural products. It is difficult to imagine a life without silica!Production of silica sand.
• High grade silica sand is usually found as unconsolidated deposits below thin layers of soil and overburden. After quarrying, the sand often undergoes considerable processing before sale. The processing may include washing and cleaning of the grains, sizing to remove coarse and very fine fractions, and physical and chemical processes to remove iron, chromium and other deleterious minerals. After processing, the sand may be dried and some applications require it to be ground in ball mills to produce very fine material.

Producer Representation :

• A constituent body of MPA, the Silica and Molding Sands Association (SAMSA) represents the interests of MPA's silica sand producers. Please contact SAMSA for further information.
• Please note this website is maintained to provide information and guidance on UK issues, products and applications of those products.Glass Silica Sand for the Glass Industry Glass makeing requires silica sand products that are free from contaminants, clear in color, consistent in grain size, and low in iron. U.S. Silica maintains strict quality procedures and specifications to improve the performance of your glass products - and to enable production efficiencies and cost savings that boost your bottom line.

Glass Containers :

• Eight glass silica grades (sub-angular and round grains) and two Aplite grades
• Improved consistency through control of topsize, distribution and chemical properties

Flat Glass :

• Five glass silica grades (sub-angular and round grains) and two Aplite grades
• High-quality optical properties from low iron sand
• Meets requirements for the automotive, commercial and residential construction, and solar application markets

Reinforcement Fiberglass :

• Five ground silica grades that are inherently inert, white, bright, low-moisture and at least 99.5% Si0₂
• Special processing techniques control particle size distribution to eliminate excessively coarse and fine particles

Insulation Fiberglass :

• Sand and Aplite with consistent size and iron oxide content
• Allows manufacturing furnaces to run consistently, with minimal batch correction

Specialty Glass :

• Range of low-iron and mid-iron silica grades, with several silica grades Fe₂O₃ below 150 ppm
• We work with customers to meet sand gradations for specialty borosilicate glass
•  U.S. Silica's ability to produce glass-grade products in a variety of locations enables us to supply what you need - every time you need it.Chemical

Silica Sand for Silicon Based Chemicals :

• The silica-based chemicals industry relies on a strict set of standards, requiring products consistent in chemistry, quality and size distribution. U.S. Silica’s unique deposits and special processing methods help us meet the stringent physical and chemical properties your operations require.
• All silicon based chemicals - round and sub-angular grades in varying size distributions
• Sodium silicates - well-controlled chemistry, with particular monitoring and control of calcium and aluminum oxides
• Fused silica - well-controlled iron oxide, allowing manufacturers to produce crucibles with acceptable contaminant levels