Silica Sand

Silica sand is a highly versatile material composed of quartz and minute amounts of other minerals, offering high purity, durability, and chemical stability. It is indispensable in industries ranging from construction to oil and gas, and its various forms—whole grain and ground silica—are tailored for specific applications. 

Whole-grain silica is available in a variety of sizes, grain shapes, and chemical purity levels. Its wide-ranging applications include:

• Oil and Gas Industry: Essential for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and wellbore stability.
• Glass Manufacturing: Used in architectural, container, and solar glass production.
• Foundry Industry: Ideal for casting molds.
• Building Products Industry: Adds strength and durability to construction materials.

Ground silica, processed into finer particles, serves specialized industries with high-performance requirements. Key applications include:

• Plastics and Rubber: Enhances durability and heat resistance.
• Polishes and Cleansers: Used in abrasives for cleaning and polishing.
• Paints and Specialty Coatings: Improves adhesion and provides texture.
• Fiberglass and Precision Castings: Ensures strength and fine details in finished products.
• Sealants and Silicone Rubber: Offers excellent binding and thermal resistance.
• Epoxies and Glazes: Provides chemical stability and enhances product longevity.

 Silica sand finds applications across numerous industries:

• Construction:
  • As a partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete mixes.
  • For manufacturing bricks and building products.
• Glass Industry: Essential in industrial glass processing.
• Industrial Processing: For synthetic foundry molding catalysts and castings.
• Water Filtration: Removes contaminants in municipal and industrial water treatment.
• Road Safety: Adds texture to slick roads to prevent skidding.
• Abrasive Blasting: Used to clean and prepare surfaces.
• Ceramics and Refractories: Provides acid and heat resistance in pottery, glazes, enamels, and refractories.
• Grinding and Polishing: For surfacing glass and sawing stones.
• Paints and Coatings: Acts as a filler and texturizer.
• Hydraulic Fracturing: Facilitates oil and gas extraction.
• Sports: Used in creating and maintaining sports fields and surfaces.
• Beach Sand: Enhances recreational spaces.

Our silica sand meets global quality standards, including BS, ASTM, and IS, ensuring reliable performance across all applications.

50,000 Metric Tons

• Containerized Shipments
• Bulk Shipments

•  1.4 MT Jumbo Bags
• 50 kg or 40 kg Bags
• Custom packaging solutions available as per client specifications.

Precision and quality are non-negotiable in our industry. When it comes to silica sand, testing each grain is crucial. From the Sieve Shaker VGH II to the AFS-ISO Standard Sieve Set, these tools are at the core of ensuring consistency and excellence in our product.
 

For more information, please email us at deep@jadewavesenterprise.com