Silica Sand - Global Markets, Regions and Trends
Silica sand is a common variety of sand found across the world. It is also known as quartz sand, white sand, and industrial sand. It is made of two elements silica and oxygen. Silica sand is very useful in various industries due to its resistance to high temperatures and chemical reactions, hardness, purity, and inertness. Silica Sand Markets The major market drivers for silica sand globally are the glass industry and construction industry. The glass industry accounts for more than 50% of market share for silica sands. Emerging technological advancements such as use of nanotechnology for manufacture of advanced flat glass, use of lightweight glazing glass and solar control glazing for automobiles and buildings has created a huge demand for glass. This has increased the demand for silica sand. In the United States, the use of naturally available shale gas is becoming popular instead of crude oil. Shale gas is extracted using hydraulic fracturing processes wherein...