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Silica sand is used in the treatment of potable water, sewage and industrial effluents. It is used as a component in dual and multi-media filters in conjunction with pumice or pumice / garnet in both rapid gravity and pressure filtration systems. Our filtration grades are BS approved for use in the treatment of water for human consumption. Silica sand can also be used in blasting applications and as an additive in anti-slip paints and coatings .
Technical Data Sheet
1. Product Name / Reference
Silica Sand
2. Main Intended Use
Water filtration media, blasting media and anti-slip additive
3. Chemical Description
| Compound Element | Chemical Formula | Typical Content |
| Silicon Dioxide | SiO2 | 97.00% |
| Ferric Oxide | Fe203 | 1.73% |
| Aluminium Oxide | Al2O3 | 0.32% |
| Potassium Oxide | K2O | 0.05% |
4. Physical Properties
| a. Bulk Density | 1.56 – 1.60 g/cm3 |
| b. Specific Gravity | 2.65 g/cm3 |
| c. Solubility in HCL | 2% maximum |
| d. Loss on ignition | 1% maximum |
| e. Hardness | 6 – 7 Mohs |
5. Sizes Available
| Grade | Size |
| BS 18/36 | 0.425 – 0.85 mm |
| BS 16/30 | 0.50 – 1.00 mm |
| BS14/25 | 0.60 – 1.18 mm |
| BS10/18 | 0.85 – 1.70 mm |
| BS8/16 | 1.00 – 2.00 mm |
| BS6/14 | 1.18 – 2.80 mm |
6. Packaging
Packed in 25kg sacks and 1000kg, 1250kg and 1500kg IBC big bags.
| Water Filtration | Yes |
| Odour Control | Yes |
| Green Roof Systems | No |
| Cosmetics Scrubs | Yes |
| Dental Treatments | Yes |
| PCB Scrubbing | No |
| Glass Treatments | Yes |
| Metal Finishing | Yes |
| Lightweight Precast Concrete | No |
| Odour Treatment | No |
| Seawater Reverse Osmosis | Yes |
| Automotive Polish | No |
| Effluent Treatment | Yes |
| Horticulture | Yes |
| Construction | Yes |
| Hand Cleaner | Yes |
| Paints & Coatings | Yes |
| Lightweight Plasters | Yes |
