SAND SPECIFICATIONS
SAND BY THE BOX LLC
SILICA SAND SPECIFICATION
PRIMARY MINE - REGION 10
(THIRD PARTY ASSAY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
Material:
100% Quartz Sand - Elite deposit standard
No other minerals.
XRD and Laser verified.
Available Sizes by Mesh:
20 Mesh to 70 Mesh - Sieve tested, Screened and washed on demand.
16/30 Composite
20/40 Composite
30/50 Composite
40x70 Composite
70x140 Composite
Standards:
Meets ASTM C-144
POTENTIAL USES:
High-purity silica sand: Development of advanced purification processes has enabled the production of ultra-high-purity silica sand, which is crucial for high-tech applications such as the semiconductor and solar industries.
Engineered proppants: Innovations in proppant manufacturing, such as the development of resin-coated and ceramic proppants, provide alternatives to silica sand and can offer improved performance in hydraulic fracturing.
Additive manufacturing: The use of silica sand in 3D printing processes as a raw material has opened new opportunities for the market, particularly in the production of complex sand molds and cores for metal casting.
Recycled glass sand: Efforts to recycle waste glass and convert it into usable sand for various applications have gained momentum, reducing the demand for natural silica sand.
Nanotechnology: Advancements in nanotechnology have led to the development of nano-silica, which has unique properties and potential applications in various industries, such as electronics, coatings, and healthcare.
Bio-based binders: The development of environmentally friendly binders, such as bio-based resins, for use with silica sand in foundry applications has gained traction, reducing the environmental impact of traditional binders.
Smart glass: Innovations in smart glass technology, which utilizes silica sand as a raw material, have led to the development of energy-efficient, self-tinting, and self-cleaning glass products.
Lightweight specialized concrete: The incorporation of silica sand in the production of lightweight concrete and aerated concrete blocks provides energy-efficient and sustainable building materials.