SAND SPECIFICATIONS

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SILICA SAND SPECIFICATION

PRIMARY MINE - REGION 10

(THIRD PARTY ASSAY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

Material:

100% Quartz Sand - Elite deposit standard

GSR Silica Sand MSDS - PDF 

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.