Description

Silica Sand (Quartz Sand)

Properties

• Pure white sandy rocks containing a high percentage of silica (SiO2) exceeding 99%.
• Mainly composed of quartz mineral grains.
• Contains a low amount of impurities and heavy metals (less than 0.1%).
• Color is white or colorless.
• Raw quartz material is sourced from various locations.

Names

• Silica Sand
• Quartz Sand
• Artificial Sand
• White Sand
• Glass Sand

Uses

• Silica sand is used in water purification equipment to remove particulate impurities, suspended solids, colloids, and other materials from water.
• Silica sand filters feature automated control and high filtration efficiency, making them easy to operate and maintain.
• The silica sand used for water purification is semi-rounded to rounded, making it ideal for capturing suspended solids.
• Due to the high silica content, the sand is extremely durable and robust, allowing for precise classification for effective filtration.
• Silica sand filters can be used alongside other water treatment equipment.

Locations

• Large quantities of the purest silica sands in the world are found in Saudi Arabia.
• Gharbala Industrial Company mines and extracts the purest silica sand ores, processes them physically and chemically, and classifies them into various grain sizes according to global specifications used in water treatment and purification.