Silica Sand As Filter Media

As Filter Media

Our silica sand are washed, dried and graded to meet clients expection. It is sub-angular to sub-rounded in shape, low acid solubility and follows AWWA B100 standard to ensure quality.

Regular Products:

FM23

Effective Size: > 2.3mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.2

FM12

Effective Size: > 1.2mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.2

FM06

Effective Size: > 0.6mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.3

FM03

Effective Size: > 0.3mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.5

Limited Stock Products:

FM04

Effective Size: > 0.4mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.4

FM02

Effective Size: > 0.2mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.4

FM01

Effective Size: > 0.13mm
Uniformity Coefficient: < 1.3

Water Filtration

Filter sand is an extremely effective filter media because of its ability to hold back precipitates containing impurities.

Pool Filter

Our Filter sand #10 and #20 is ideal for pool filter as its properly graded and dried. It is designed to be used in swimming pool filtration systems.

Aquarium Sand Filter

Our RS #30 and #60 are best for your aquarium for aesthetic purposes.

Side Stream Filtration

Side stream filtration is used to filter a portion of the systems circulating water, removing debris and particles that are adversely affecting the cooling loop and its components (heat exchangers, chillers and more).

Available Grain Sizes

  • Granules:
    2mm - 4.76mm
  • Coarse:
    1mm - 2mm
  • Medium:
    0.5mm - 1mm
  • Fine:
    0.125mm - 0.5mm
  • Very Fine:
    0.075mm - 0.0125mm
  • Silt:
    63 Microns
  • White / Off-White / Beige

  • Yellowish / Brown / Red

Available Colors

Chemical Composition


  • Silicon Dioxide (SiO2):
    <98.58%
  • Iron Oxide (Fe2O3):
    >1.74%
  • Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3):
    >0.02%
  • Potassium Oxide (K2O):
    0.04%
  • Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3):
    0.006%
  • Barium Oxide (BaO):
    <0.01%
  • Calcium Oxide (CaO):
    <0.01%
  • Magnesium Oxide (MgO):
    0.02%
  • Manganese Oxide (MnO):
    0.02%
  • Sodium Oxide (Na2O):
    <0.01%
  • Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5):
    0.003%
  • Sulfur Trioxide (SO3):
    0.029%
  • Titanium Dioxide (TiO2):
    0.03%
  • Vanadium Oxide (V2O5):
    0.006%
  • Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2):
    0.01%

Physical Properties


  • Type:
    Processed / Natural
  • Color(s):
    White (W)
    Off-white / Beige (W)
    Yellowish / Brown (B)
  • Loss On Igniton (L.O.I):
    -0.25
  • Shape:
    Sub-Angular
    Sub-Rounded
  • True Gravity:
    >2.65
  • Bulk Density:
    1.54 g/cm3
  • Acid Resistance:
    0.17%
  • Hardness (MOH):
    7
  • Attrition Loss:
    <1%
  • ph Level:
    7
  • Turbidity:
    <100
  • Silt Content:
    Minimal To None
  • Moisture:
    0.3%

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Mines And Geosciences Bureau Silica Analysis
Intertek Philippines Silica Analysis

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