{"id":153,"date":"2026-05-26T05:48:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2026-05-26T07:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T07:10:07","slug":"technical-data-sheets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/technical-data-sheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Data Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-153-141 bde-section\" data-entrance=\"fade\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h1 class=\"bde-heading-153-114 bde-heading\">\nTechnical Data Sheets\n<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-153-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-153-102 bde-advanced-tabs\" data-entrance=\"fade\">\n\n\n        \n  \n  \n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__tabslist-container bde-tabs__tabslist-container--scrollable is-horizontal js-tabs-container\">\n    <div class=\"bde-tabs__tabslist bde-tabs__tabslist--tabs js-tablist\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Content tabs\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" data-tabs-id=\"bde-advanced-tabs-153-102\">\n      \n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-1\" id=\"tab-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-1\" data-value=\"1\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Premium Silica Sand<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-2\" id=\"tab-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-2\" data-value=\"2\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Foundry Grade<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-3\" id=\"tab-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-3\" data-value=\"3\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Frac Sand<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n              <button role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"bde-tabs__tab js-tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-panel-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-4\" id=\"tab-bde-advanced-tabs-153-102-4\" data-value=\"4\">\n                    <span class=\"bde-tabs__tab-title\">Water Filtration Grade<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bde-tabs-content-container\">\n  <div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-content-153-103 bde-advanced-tabs-content\" data-entrance=\"fade\"><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\r\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"bde-heading-153-104 bde-heading\">\nPremium Silica Sand\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-div-153-140 bde-div\" data-entrance=\"slideUp\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-text-153-139 bde-text\">\nProduct Code: SS-HP-995<br>Origin: USA \/ Australia \/ Egypt \/ Vietnam \/ Indonesia\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"bde-heading-153-116 bde-heading\">\nChemical Composition\n<\/h4><div class=\"bde-rich-text-153-117 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" data-entrance=\"slideUp\">\n<table class=\"tds-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Parameter<\/th>\n      <th>Guaranteed Min\/Max<\/th>\n      <th>Typical Result<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>SiO\u2082<\/td>\n      <td>\u2265 99.5%<\/td>\n      <td> 99.72%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Fe\u2082O\u2083<\/td>\n      <td>\u2264 0.015%<\/td>\n      <td> 0.012%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Al\u2082O\u2083<\/td>\n      <td>\u2264 0.15%<\/td>\n      <td> 0.08%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>TiO\u2082<\/td>\n      <td>\u2264 0.03%<\/td>\n      <td> 0.01%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>CaO<\/td>\n      <td>\u2264 0.05%<\/td>\n      <td> 0.02%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>LOI<\/td>\n      <td>\u2264 0.15%<\/td>\n      <td> 0.09%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-153-118 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-153-119 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"bde-heading-153-121 bde-heading\">\nPhysical Properties\n<\/h4><div class=\"bde-text-153-122 bde-text\">\nGrain Shape: Sub-rounded to rounded (Ideal for uniform melting)<br>Hardness (Mohs): 7.0<br>Melting Point: 1713 degrees C (3115 degrees F)\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-153-120 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-text-153-123 bde-text\">\nSpecific Gravity: 2.65 g\/cm3<br>Bulk Density: 1.55 to 1.65 g\/cm3<br>Moisture Content: < 0.1 percent (Kiln dried)<br>Color: Bright white \/ colorless\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-div-153-124 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"bde-heading-153-125 bde-heading\">\nSieve Analysis\n<\/h4><div class=\"bde-rich-text-153-142 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" data-entrance=\"slideUp\">\n<table class=\"tds-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Mesh Size<\/th>\n      <th>Particle Size<\/th>\n      <th>Retention (%)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>-30\/+50<\/td>\n      <td>300\u2013600 \u03bcm<\/td>\n      <td>15.5%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>-50\/+100<\/td>\n      <td>150\u2013300 \u03bcm<\/td>\n      <td>78.0% (Optimal Zone)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>-100\/+140<\/td>\n      <td>106\u2013150 \u03bcm<\/td>\n      <td>6.0%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>-140<\/td>\n      <td>&lt;106 \u03bcm<\/td>\n      <td>0.5%<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-153-127 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-153-129 bde-icon-box\" data-entrance=\"fade\">\n\n    \n            <div 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0.5%<\/td>\n      <td>Reduces unwanted chemical reactions<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Grain Shape<\/td>\n      <td>Sub-angular to angular<\/td>\n      <td>Improves mold strength and stability<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>AFS GFN<\/td>\n      <td>45 \u2013 55<\/td>\n      <td>Controls casting surface finish<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Sintering Point<\/td>\n      <td>&gt; 1550\u00b0C<\/td>\n      <td>Prevents sand fusion with molten metal<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Clay Content<\/td>\n      <td>&lt; 0.1%<\/td>\n      <td>Improves mold permeability<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-content-153-109 bde-advanced-tabs-content\"><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\r\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"bde-heading-153-137 bde-heading\">\nHydraulic Fracturing (Frac) Sand\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-153-138 bde-text\">\nPrimary Application: Oil and gas extraction (proppant)\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-153-135 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" data-entrance=\"slideUp\">\n<table class=\"tds-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Parameter<\/th>\n      <th>Specification<\/th>\n      <th>Importance<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>SiO\u2082 Content<\/td>\n      <td>\u2265 98% (Tier I \u2265 99%)<\/td>\n      <td>Ensures grain strength under pressure<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Mesh Sizes<\/td>\n      <td>20\/40, 30\/50, 40\/70, 100<\/td>\n      <td>Matches different well depths<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Sphericity & Roundness<\/td>\n      <td>\u2265 0.6 (Tier I \u2265 0.7)<\/td>\n      <td>Improves oil & gas flow efficiency<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Crush Resistance<\/td>\n      <td>7000 \u2013 10000+ psi<\/td>\n      <td>Prevents grain breakdown underground<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Acid Solubility<\/td>\n      <td>&lt; 2.0%<\/td>\n      <td>Prevents dissolution in acid treatment<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Turbidity<\/td>\n      <td>&lt; 250 FTU<\/td>\n      <td>Indicates sand cleanliness<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-advanced-tabs-content-153-111 bde-advanced-tabs-content\"><div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"bde-tabs__panel js-panel\" id=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"\">\r\n  <div class=\"bde-tabs__panel-content\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"bde-heading-153-112 bde-heading\">\nWater Filtration Grade\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-153-113 bde-text\">\nPrimary Application: Municipal water treatment, industrial wastewater, desalination pre-filtration\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-153-136 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" data-entrance=\"slideUp\">\n<table class=\"tds-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Parameter<\/th>\n      <th>Specification<\/th>\n      <th>Importance<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>SiO\u2082 Content<\/td>\n      <td>\u2265 98.5%<\/td>\n      <td>Chemically inert (no leaching)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Effective Size (d10)<\/td>\n      <td>0.45 \u2013 0.55 mm<\/td>\n      <td>Defines filtration precision<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Uniformity Coefficient<\/td>\n      <td>&lt; 1.5<\/td>\n      <td>Ensures stable filtration bed<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Acid Solubility<\/td>\n      <td>&lt; 0.5%<\/td>\n      <td>Prevents degradation in treatment<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Specific Gravity<\/td>\n      <td>2.60 \u2013 2.65<\/td>\n      <td>Controls backwash performance<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td>Hardness<\/td>\n      <td>Mohs 7<\/td>\n      <td>Ensures long-term durability<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technical Data Sheets Premium Silica Sand Foundry Grade Frac Sand Water Filtration Grade Premium Silica Sand Product Code: SS-HP-995Origin: USA \/ Australia \/ Egypt \/ Vietnam \/ Indonesia Chemical Composition Parameter Guaranteed Min\/Max Typical Result SiO\u2082 \u2265 99.5% 99.72% Fe\u2082O\u2083 \u2264 0.015% 0.012% Al\u2082O\u2083 \u2264 0.15% 0.08% TiO\u2082 \u2264 0.03% 0.01% CaO \u2264 0.05% 0.02% [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-153","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":283,"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153\/revisions\/283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silicasand.one\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}