Silica Proppants

Silica Sand

Silica Sand is quartz that over time, through the work of water and wind, has been broken down into tiny granules.
Commercial Silica Sand is widely used as a proppant by companies involved in oil and natural gas recovery in conventional and unconventional resource plays. The resource is also used in industrial processing to make everyday items such as glass, construction materials, personal care products, electronics, and even renewable materials.

Industrial sand is a term normally applied to high purity silica sand products with closely controlled sizing. It is a more precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels.

SiO2 = > 99% and Fe2O3 <200. Clay below 0.5

White silica sand is a highly pure, fine-grained sand predominantly composed of silicon dioxide (SiO). It is prized for its brightness, uniformity, and high chemical purity, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. In the construction industry, white silica sand is used in the production of high-quality concrete, mortars, and glass, where its purity and consistency are essential. It is also commonly used in foundries for molding and casting due to its ability to withstand high temperatures.

Additionally, white silica sand is utilized in water filtration systems, ceramics, and as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Its applications extend to sports and leisure, such as in sandblasting, sand for beaches, and golf course bunkers, where its aesthetic and functional properties are highly valued.

Silica Sand in 8/16/24 Mesh sizes is a coarser grade of silica sand designed for applications requiring higher particle size uniformity and strength. At Bhagwati Group, we supply top-quality mesh-grade silica sand that is carefully processed to meet industrial specifications. With its high silica content and precise sizing, 8/16/24 Mesh silica sand is an essential material for industries such as construction, filtration, and sandblasting.

Features and Benefits
Key Features
Specific Mesh Sizes
Available in 8/16/24 Mesh for Coarse Applications.

High Silica Content (SiO)
Exceeds 95% purity, ideal for industrial-grade processes.

Low Impurity Levels
Ensures consistent performance and durability.

Strong Abrasive Properties
Suitable for high-impact uses such as sandblasting.

Uniform Grain Shape
Enhances application efficiency and reduces waste.

Advantages
Suitable for high-strength applications.
Ensures Efficient Filtration and Drainage.
Reduces Material Breakdown.

Industrial Applications of 8/16/24 Mesh Silica Sand
Silica Sand in 8/16/24 Mesh sizes is a coarser grade of silica sand designed for applications requiring higher particle size uniformity and strength. At Bhagwati Group, we supply top-quality mesh-grade silica sand that is carefully processed to meet industrial specifications.

Build & Infra
Used in concrete, epoxy, and grout mixes to enhance strength and stability.

Water Filtration
Acts as a filtration media for removing impurities in water treatment plants.

Sandblasting
Its abrasive nature makes it perfect for surface cleaning and preparation in industrial and commercial settings.

Landscaping
Provides excellent drainage and decorative texture for landscaping projects.

Oil and Gas Industry
Utilized as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to keep fractures open during extraction.


Sports and Recreation
Commonly used in sports fields, golf courses, and playgrounds for leveling and surface maintenance.

Quality Assurance
Bhagwati Group ensures that 8/16/24 Mesh Silica Sand meets the highest quality standards:

Precise Mesh Sizing: Ensures consistency in particle size distribution for optimal application.
Purity Testing: Guarantees high silica content with minimal impurities.
Strength and Durability: Tested to withstand heavy-duty industrial use.

Packaging and Delivery
Flexible Packaging: Available in bulk bags or custom-sized packaging to meet specific customer needs.

Secure Delivery: Reliable logistics to ensure safe and timely delivery to your location.

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What is silica sand ?
Silica (SiO2) sand is generally the sand which you can get all over a beach and it also happens to be the most commonly used sand. It is most commonly composed by either crushing sandstone or else it is most commonly taken from natural occurring points or locations, such as beaches and river beds. The fusion point of purest form of silica is 1,760 �°C (3,200 �°F), however the sands which is used for extraction of silica exhibits a lower melting point due to impurities. For casting which requires high melting point, such as steels, at least 98% pure should be used; however for metals having lower melting points, like cast iron and non-ferrous metals, the sand have low purity can be used (between 94 and 98% pure).

Silica-sand happens to be the most commonly used sand because it is found in abundance, and thus it costs low (therein being its greatest advantage). However there are some disadvantages of sand as well. The disadvantages of silica are high thermal expansion, which can result in casting defects in metals having high melting point, and low thermal conductivity, which can very easily result in defective casting. Apart from there that, there comes some more barriers with it. It also cannot be used in sync with some of the basic metals because it will chemically react with the metal, resulting in surface defects. Finally, it releases silica particles during the pour, risking silicosis in foundry workers.

Silica Sand for Sale
Commercial Silica-Sand is most commonly used as a means of proppant by companies which deals in oil and natural gas recovery in conventional and unconventional resource plays. The resource is also utilized in industrial processing to manufacture regular use items such as glass, construction materials, personal care materials, electronics, and even renewable materials.

Industrial sand happens to be a word which normally refers to silica-sand-products having extremely high purity with closely controlled sizing. It generally happens to be a clearer product than common concrete and asphalt gravels.

The name Silica (SiO2) is provided to a handful of minerals solely made up of silicon and oxygen. Mostly it is found in the crystalline state. It is also found in an amorphous form which comes as a result of weathering or plankton fossilization

Silica-sand deposits are generally mined and dig out in open pit processes. Extracted ore is subjected a lot of processing to enhance the silica content by reducing impurities. After that it is dried and sized to manufacture the best sized particle size distribution for the intended application.

Ashapura's rounded to sub-rounded shaped silica sand grains (Supsil and Castsil) are naturally suitable for glass and foundry applications. Our ability to process narrow size controlled silica sand grains to achieve required AFS-GFN numbers for foundries sets Ashapura apart.


Refinements are carried out through mineral processing techniques such as magnetic separation and spiral gravity concentration to achieve lowest ferric impurities to suit advanced glass applications such as thin LED touch screen glasses.

Product Name/Trade Names:
Silica quartz powder (flour) sold under various names: GLASS POWDER, FLINT SILICA, Fine Ground Silica.
Chemical Name or Synonym:
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) Powder. Silica Powder, Silica Quartz Powder, Quartz Powder, Quartz, Crystalline Silica.
White Silica Quartz Powder with no odor.
Use of the Substance/ Preparation
Main Applications (non-exhaustive list): abrasives, brick, ceramics, foundry castings, glass, grout, hydraulic frac (proppant) sand, mortar, paint and coatings, silicate chemistry, silicone rubber, thermoset plastics.

Frac Sand
What Is Fracking?

Fracking. We have heard the term, but do we know what it means Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing. It's a method of extracting natural gas and oil from shale deposits deep within the earth. Water, chemicals, and sand are pumped into these shale deposits under very high pressure which causes the shale to fracture, releasing the natural gas and oil trapped within. The slurry of water, chemicals, gas, and oil are then slowly pumped back out, leaving the sand to hold the fractures open so the mixture can be removed. As the slurry of chemicals, water, sand, gas and oil is pumped back out of the ground, it is separated into its different components and stored in tanks.

Description
Frac sand gets its name from its use in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), a completion method used by oil and natural gas companies to produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil from unconventional, low permeability reservoirs such as shale.

It is a high-purity quartz sand with very round grains. It is very durable and provides a crush-resistant material used in oil and gas industries for hydraulic fracturing (also called fracking).

Proppants used in the petroleum industry must meet very demanding specifications. The typical characteristics of high quality frac sand include:

High-purity silica sand a grain size that is perfectly matched to job requirements a round shape that allows it to be carried in hydraulic fracturing fluid with little turbulence durability to resist the crushing forces of closing fractures.
It comes in various sizes. It can be as small as 0.1 millimeter in diameter to over 2 millimeters in diameter. Most frac sand used in oil and gas industries are between 0.4 and 0.8 millimeters in size.

Why Frac Sand Makes a Good Proppant?

After the surface pumps are turned off, the fractures contract but do not close completely because they are propped open by billions of grains of it. This occurs when there is sufficient sand remaining in the rock to resist the force of the closing fractures.

Industrial Silica Sand, also known as silica or quartz sand, is a high-purity form of sand that consists mainly of silicon dioxide (SiO). It is widely used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties, such as high melting point, hardness, chemical stability, and resistance to both physical and chemical weathering.



Some of its key uses include:

Glassmaking: Silica sand is a critical component in the production of glass, as it provides the silica needed for glass formation.

Foundry: It is used in foundries for molding and casting metal parts, where its heat resistance makes it ideal for metal casting processes.

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking): In the oil and gas industry, silica sand is used as a proppant in hydraulic fracturing to hold fractures open in the rock, allowing oil or gas to flow out.

Construction: It is an important ingredient in the production of building materials like concrete and mortar, as well as various fillers and extenders in construction products.

Ceramics and Refractories: Industrial silica sand is used in the manufacture of ceramics, including porcelain, tiles, and sanitaryware. It is also used in high-temperature-resistant materials.

Water Filtration: Its uniform particle size and high silica content make it useful in water filtration systems, especially for treating drinking water.

Chemical Production: Silica sand is used as a raw material in the production of silicon compounds and various chemical processes.

Its purity and grain size make it highly valued across these industries.

Proppants are used in Hydraulic Fracturing i.e. fracking, a technique used in extracting shale gas. Ashapura is the pioneer in manufacturing Ceramic & Silica based Proppants in India. Ashapura offers both Intermediate Strength Proppants and High Strength Proppants which have been tested and approved by certification authorities in U.S.A and U.K (PropTester Inc., USA and FracTech Laboratories, UK).

Ashapura’s Proppants are suitable for challenging extraction conditions from deep shale formations; our product helps customers to increase the ultimate recovery and life of the well.

The Group’s global leadership in in Bauxite (the principal raw material for manufacturing Proppants) give it a significant advantage in quality and competitiveness in manufacturing world class Proppants.