Filter Silica Sand

Photo of Silica Sand held in a hand The chemical compound silicon dioxide is also known as silica sand. Filter silica sand consists of hard, durable, and dense grains of predominantly siliceous material that will resist degradation during handling and use. Our silica sand meets up-to-date AWWA B100 specifications and is ANSI/NSF standard 61 certified.

Silica sand is used frequently in water filtration systems and also in many other industries. The Throop Company can arrange delivery of silica sand from one 50 lb sack to dozens and dozens of truck loads delivered to your job site anywhere in the United States. We also coordinate deliveries shipped all over the world.

Silica sand is used in many industries:

  • water filtration
  • water treatment plants
  • chemical filtration systems
  • glass making
  • making of crystal
  • foundry uses
  • painting
  • oil and gas industry
  • golf courses

Our silica sand meets the following specifications:

  • gradation
  • cleanliness
  • specific gravity
  • acid solubility
  • porosity

The following silica sand particle shapes are available:

  • angular to sub angular
  • round to sub round

Available packaging of silica sand:

  • 50 lb sacks
  • 100 lb sacks
  • 3,000 lb Supersack bags
  • Bulk dumped

Transportation available for silica sand:

  • Pneumatic trucks
  • Flat beds
  • Van-style trucks
  • Shipments throughout the United States are available and we also coordinate containers for overseas shipments