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Description & Applications

Treated Silica sand (silica flour) its main mineral composition is SiO2, silica sand color is milky white or colorless translucent. Silicon sand is an important industrial mineral raw material, widely used in glass, casting, ceramics and refractories, metallurgy, construction, chemicals, plastics, rubber, foods, Cosmetic, Medications, Agricultureو abrasive and other industries

Chemical Composition and Physical Properties

Sio2 99.4-99.5%
Mgo 0.04%
Al2o3 0.06 %
Fe2o3 0.011 %
Cao 0.03 %
Na2o 0.05 %
K2O 0.01 %
Tio2 0.025 %
ZrO2 0.06 %
L.O.I. 0.22 %

Physical Properties

Brightness (RY) (DIN 6174) 87 % Min.
Whiteness (DIN 6174) 88.5 % Min.
Color White
Yellowness index 3.6 Max.
Hardness (Mohs) 7 Moh´s
Bulk Density (gm/cm3 Lose 0.62
pH (ISO 787/9) 7 Max.
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 25 ±1 g/100g
Specific surface (m2/g) 2.1

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Item codes HS SF
Particles <2 μm 60 ± 2 %
Main Particle Size (D50) 2.0 ±0.2 μm
Top Cut (D98) 5 ± 1.0 μm

Description & Applications

Silica sand (silica flour) its main mineral composition is SiO2, silica sand color is milky white or colorless translucent. Silicon sand is an important industrial mineral raw material, widely used in glass, casting, ceramics and refractories, metallurgy, construction, chemicals, plastics, rubber, abrasive and other industries

Chemical Composition and Physical Properties

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Chemical Composition

Sio2 99.4-99.5%
Mgo 0.04%
Al2o3 0.06 %
Fe2o3 0.011 %
Cao 0.03 %
Na2o 0.05 %
K2O 0.01 %
Tio2 0.025 %
ZrO2 0.06 %
L.O.I. 0.22 %

Physical Properties

Brightness (RY) (DIN 6174) 87 % Min.
Whiteness (DIN 6174) 88.5 % Min.
Color White
Yellowness index 3.6 Max.
Hardness (Mohs) 7 Moh´s
Bulk Density (gm/cm3 Lose 0.62
pH (ISO 787/9) 7 Max.
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 25 ±1 g/100g
Specific surface (m2/g) 2.1

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Item codes HS 45
Particles <2 μm 60 ± 2 %
Main Particle Size (D50) 2.0 ±0.2 μm
Top Cut (D98) 45 ± 1.0 μm

Description & Applications

Silica sand (silica flour) its main mineral composition is SiO2, silica sand color is milky white or colorless translucent. Silicon sand is an important industrial mineral raw material, widely used in glass, casting, ceramics and refractories, metallurgy, construction, chemicals, plastics, rubber, abrasive and other industries

Chemical Composition and Physical Properties

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Chemical Composition

Sio2 99.4-99.5%
Mgo 0.04%
Al2o3 0.06 %
Fe2o3 0.011 %
Cao 0.03 %
Na2o 0.05 %
K2O 0.01 %
Tio2 0.025 %
ZrO2 0.06 %
L.O.I. 0.22 %

Physical Properties

Brightness (RY) (DIN 6174) 84 % Min.
Whiteness (DIN 6174) 88.5 % Min.
Color White
Yellowness index 3.6 Max.
Hardness (Mohs) 7 Moh´s
Bulk Density (gm/cm3 Lose 0.62
pH (ISO 787/9) 7 Max.
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 25 ±1 g/100g
Specific surface (m2/g) 2.1

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Item codes HS 75
Particles <2 μm 7 ± 2 %
Main Particle Size (D50) 8 ± 0.1 μm
Top Cut (D98) 75 ± 1.0 μm

Description & Applications

Silica sand (silica flour) its main mineral composition is SiO2, silica sand color is milky white or colorless translucent. Silicon sand is an important industrial mineral raw material, widely used in glass, casting, ceramics and refractories, metallurgy, construction, chemicals, plastics, rubber, abrasive and other industries

Chemical Composition and Physical Properties

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Chemical Composition

Sio2 99.4-99.5%
Mgo 0.04%
Al2o3 0.06 %
Fe2o3 0.011 %
Cao 0.03 %
Na2o 0.05 %
K2O 0.01 %
Tio2 0.025 %
ZrO2 0.06 %
L.O.I. 0.22 %

Physical Properties

Brightness (RY) (DIN 6174) 84 % Min.
Whiteness (DIN 6174) 85.5 % Min.
Color White
Yellowness index 3.6 Max.
Hardness (Mohs) 7 Moh´s
Bulk Density (gm/cm3 Lose 0.62
pH (ISO 787/9) 7 Max.
Oil absorption (ISO 787/5) 17 ±1 g/100g
Specific surface (m2/g) 2.1

Particle Size Distribution by MALVERN (MASTERSIZER 3000) on normal product:

Item codes HS 100
Residue on a 40 micron sieve 10 ± 2 %
Median particle size d 50 micron 9 ± 0.2 μm
Top Cut (D98) 100 ± 1.0 μm

Chemical analysis

Sio2 99.5 – 99.6
FE2O3 0.0140
AL2O3 00.20-0.30
TIO2 0.02500
CR2O3 0.0020
Moisture 0.40

Characteristics

Color White
Grain Shape Semi round- Angular
Bulk Density (1400 – 1570 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity 2.2 – 2.5
Turbidity < 100
Hardness 7 Moh
Attrition Loss below 1% in 100 hours backwashing
Acid Solubility below 2% [24hours in 20% Hal]
Size 0.200 mm : 0.800 mm