About Silica Sand

Silica Sand is a fundamental component used widely in today's world, made up of two main elements: silica and oxygen.

 

Perpetual's focus is on the global glass and the foundry sand industries which are the two largest and highest growing markets using silica. 

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The main use of silica sand remains as an important ingredient in the creation of industrial concrete as it makes up the the bulk of concrete production throughout the world.​

Relative Size of End Markets

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Other

4%

Abrasives

5%

Filtration

10%

Hydraulic Fracturing

18%

Foundry

26%

Glass Industry 37%

Source: IMARC Group, Report Title: “Asia Pacific Silica Sand Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, Report Date: February 2021

​The many uses of silica sand include:

Glass 

  • Architectural ​

  • PV solar cell glass covers

  • Smartphones and tablets

  • Automotive

  • Fiberglass

  • Container Packaging

Building

  • Quartz surfaces​

  • Roofing shingles

  • Paint and coatings

  • Filtration and water production

Foundry Sand

  • Automotive and Manufacturing​

Ceramics

Chemical production

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