Is the primary component of all types of standard and specialty glass. It provides the
essential SiO2 component of glass formulation
and its chemical purity is the primary determinant of color, clarity and strength.
Industrial sand is used to produce flat glass for building and automotive use, container
glass for foods and beverages, and tableware. Specialty glass applications include test
tubes and other scientific tools, incandescent and fluorescent lamps, television and
computer CRT monitors.