Silica Sand (Quartz)
Silica Quartz or Sand is made up of two elements – silica and oxygen to form Silicon dioxide (SiO2). The most common form of Silicon dioxide is quartz, which is a chemically inert and hard mineral, broke down into tiny granules over time. It is also known as White sand, Quartz sand and Industrial sand, that comes with a wide range of shades, mostly white or colourless.
Silica Sandport Inc. has abundant reserves of Silica Sand which contains negligible amounts of minerals such as iron, potassium, carbonate and other trace elements as it is naturally 97-99% pure.
Our Silica Sand has many favorable characteristics such as chemical inertness, hardness, angularity, visual aesthetics etc. that make it suitable for a wide variety of applications ranging from construction and glass production to golf courses and beach replenishment.
Silica Sandport Inc. serves industries and markets across Latin America and the Caribbean, such as:
- Construction
- Glass Production
- Golf Courses & Sports fields
- Water Filtration
- Metal Casting & Production (Foundry Sand)
- Paints & Coatings
- Industrial Abrasives
Other potential markets include:
- Consumer Electronics
- Silicates & Inorganic Chemicals
- Specialty Glass products
- Ceramics
Construction Sand
Silica Sand is the primary component in a variety of building and construction products. For improved durability and structural integrity, whole grain silica is used in flooring, mortars, specialty cement, roofing shingles, asphalt mixtures, skid-resistant surfaces and in other industrial materials. It also performs as a functional extender to add durability, anti-corrosion and weathering properties in sealants, caulks, epoxy-based compounds.
Our Construction Sand has a Silica content (SiO2) of more than 98% with the remaining material consisting of trace elements and organic matter.
This purity coupled with advantageous grain-size distribution makes our sand ideal for construction applications.
SSI has the capacity to produce construction sand to the tune of 50,000 – 100,000mt per month and produces high-quality silica sand or fine aggregates for a variety of construction applications according to ASTM Standards such as:
- ASTM C 33 – Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.
- ASTM C 144 – Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.
- ASTM C 897 – Standard Specification for Aggregates Used in Portland Cement Plaster.
Glass Sand
Silica Sand is a primary component in the manufacturing of glass, making up approximately 70% of all glass produced. The chemical purity of the silica sand is the principal determinant of strength, colour and clarity.
It is used to produce flat glass for building and automotive uses and for container glass that stores food and beverages. It is also applied in speciality glasses and glass applications that include silicon chips for electronics, fibreglass, solar panels, and scientific tools, among others.
Silica Sandport Inc. is the only producer of washed and graded (glass) sand in Guyana and prides itself on providing the highest quality silica sand to the glassmaking industry.
When it comes to glass sand, being free of contaminants, consistent grain distribution, low iron content, and clear color are of the utmost importance.
Our expertise in production and an unwavering commitment to quality ensures that the chemical specifications you require will be met every time.
Golf Course and Recreational Sand
Owing to the brilliant and pristine white exhibited by our Silica sand, it is used in international golf courses throughout the Caribbean for bunkers and because of its ability to support and natural plant growth, it is also used to maintain greens and fairways. The natural grained shape provides the required permeability and helps to facilitate day-to-day maintenance like root aeration and fertilization.
Good golf requires good sand and Silica Sandport produces sand that meets the quality standards and specifications of the United States Golf Association (USGA) for root zone mixtures, greens as well as bunkers.
Our Golf Sand is washed and is therefore of the highest purity. This purity reveals itself as bright, white sand that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is playable.
Sand can also be used in other recreational sports such as beach volleyball and for decorative applications of lawns, gardens, etc.
Beach Sand
Silica Sandport Inc. produces the highest quality beach sand for beach replenishment with the bright white color and consistent coarseness that we know the best beaches to have. Our sand can be found along the beaches of many Caribbean islands including Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada and St. Lucia.