Silica Abrasives Sand

Silica Abrasives are high quality, close graded silica sands which are produced at our Morinville, Alberta, plant in ten size grades.

Used For:

• Sandblasting of steel, concrete or wood in preparation for surface coating or repair.
• Sandblasting of concrete or wood to obtain architectural effects.
• Aggregate for cementitious or polymer mortars, grouts and concretes.
• Foundry mold sand.
• Traction sand.

Properties:

• Colour: Tan
• Grain Shape: Sub-rounded
• Bulk Density: 92 – 95 lb/ft³ (1,474 – 1,522 kg/m³ )
• Hardness, Mohs: 6.5 – 7
• Specific Gravity: 2.65
• Moisture Content: <0.1 % weight