General characteristics of Silica Sand
General characteristics of Silica Sand • Fine aggregate resulting from the natural disintegration of rock • Silica has closed controlled size passing between to 600 mm IS Sieve and contains very less coarser material • Precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels • It is hard chemically inert and has a high melting point attributable to
Understanding Silica Sand Composition
Silica sand Silica sand Mineral Planning Factsheet xpert Impa rtial Innovati ve 3 specification requires close control of grain size shape and impurities Another small but important and safety critical use of silica sand is for use in rail braking systems and traction gels where sand is used to increase grip when braking