High-Purity Glass Sand (Quartz)
Principio White™
Description
Principio White™ is an ultra-low-iron glass sand made from crushed quartz gravel. It is produced at our facility, conveniently located near I-95 between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Distribution
- Bulk shipment available by dump or pneumatic truck & trailer. (Railcar shipments available soon.)
- Super sacks available by special order.
- Customer pick-up or next-day arranged delivery.
Features/Benefits
Principio White is manufactured in strict compliance with Chesapeake Minerals’ quality assurance programs, ensuring a chemically pure source of silicon dioxide with only trace amounts of accessory minerals.
Its consistent particle size distribution and angular particle shape with increased surface area provide clear glass manufacturers with an efficient, uniform melt, reducing energy requirements and enhancing control over batch performance.
Typical Gradation
| US Sieve No. | % Retained |
| 30 | trace |
| 40 | 5 |
| 50 | 30 |
| 70 | 28 |
| 100 | 23 |
| 140 | 11 |
| 200 | 2 |
| 270 | trace |
Typical Oxide Concentration
| Oxide | % Concentration |
| Fe2O3 | 0.007 |
| Al2O3 | 0.007 |
| TiO2 | 0.003 |
| Cr2O3 | not detected |
| CaO | 0.002 |
| MgO | 0.001 |
| SiO2 | > 99.98 |
Warranty
The information and statements provided here are believed to be reliable but should not be interpreted as a warranty or guarantee for which we assume legal responsibility.