• P.O.Box: 282186, Dubai, UAE
  • + 971 4 8802928
  • +971 4 8802446
  • salesm@simllc.ae

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Silica Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed mostly of SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide).

Features include:

Inert

Color: Off-white/ Cream

Hardness: 7 mohs

Sphericity: 0.7 – 0.78

Melting Point: 1610ºC

Specific Gravity: 2.62 – 2.65

GENERAL APPLICATIONS/ USES

  • Glass industry — glass is made from liquid sand rich in silicon dioxide.
  • Construction industry — ready mix concrete, plaster, concrete repair products etc.
  • Paint industry — textured finish for walls and ceilings, nonslip floor surfaces.
  • Sports fields — golf courses, football fields, equestrian arenas etc.
  • GRP and GRC
  • Water filtration – as filtration media
  • Metal Casting

AVAILABLE GRADES

  • 0 — 0.3 mm 0 — 0.6 mm
  • 3 — 0.6 mm 0.6 — 1.18 mm
  • 5 — 1 mm 0.6 — 1.7 mm
  • 18 — 2.36 mm 2.36 — 5 mm

Can be customized to customer specification