Anadolu Kumlama Quartz Sand is a natural silica-based mineral. Important warning: using quartz sand in dry blasting creates respirable crystalline silica dust, which can cause serious lung diseases such as silicosis, and its use for blasting is restricted in many countries. Check the legislation in force before use; do not use it without suitable dust control and respiratory protection.
Technical specifications
- Material
- Quartz (SiO₂)
- Hardness
- Mohs 7
- Density
- ~2.65 g/cm³
- Colour
- White, cream or yellowish
- Occupational safety
- Carries a risk of respirable crystalline silica
Typical grain sizes
| Grain size | Application |
|---|---|
| 0.1 – 0.4 mm | Fine work |
| 0.4 – 0.8 mm | General use |
| 0.8 – 1.2 mm | Coarse work |
| 1.2 – 2.0 mm | Heavy work |
Blasting applications
- Wet blasting systems
- Enclosed systems with dust control
- Cleaning work requiring low hardness
- Non-blasting industrial applications
Advantages
- A natural, widely available mineral
- Different grain ranges
- Contact our sales team about safer alternatives for blasting
For open-air blasting or work without dust control, we recommend considering garnet, aluminium oxide or metallic abrasives. Values are typical industry figures; contact our sales team for the product data sheet and current grain options.
