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Silica Sand
The aggregate that blends resilience with innovation
LAVA Silica Sand:
Refined Strength and Reliability
LAVA silica sand is mined on Milos island, Kastriani area, and is a microcrystalline alpha-quartz, which is derived from the hydrothermal alteration of the parent volcanic rock. It is used in manufacturing and construction industries.
Key features
LAVA silica sand is a distinct industrial mineral with high-quality characteristics.
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.1 G/cm3
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GRANULOMETRY 0-50mm
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NATURAL MOISTURE OF THE MATERIAL 7-15%
Chemistry
SiO2
92-98%
Al2O3
<1.3
Fe2O3
<0.7
CaO
<1
SO3
<0.3
K2O
<0.3
Νa2O
<0.3
TiΟ2
<1
LOI (Loss on Ignition) 950oC
0.5-5
Applications
LAVA silica sand is used:
- in glass industry
- in ceramics industry (tiles, tile glues, sanitary ware, ceramic materials )
- in building uses (mortars, blocks, decorative tiles)
- as a filler in the industry of paints
- as foundry sand
- in manufacturing liquid glass
- in the refractory industry
- in the cement industry
