Filter sand is hard grained quartz or silica sand having no constituent and is not friable or liable to mechanical breakdown when subject to pressure.
Sourced from a natural occurring, high purity quartz deposit in NSW, washed, kiln dried and sized to exacting measures
Q Sand, a high quality, high purity quartz sand
Application: Water Filter Media
Apperance: White/Golden colour
Typical Physical Properties: Specific Gravity (AS1141.15) 2.72 (t/ms)
Acid Solubility (AWWA B1005.3.1) 0.58%
Pakaging: 20kg Bags
48 x 20kg bags on a pallet
Shape: sub angular to rounded
Grade: Q1 0.6mm – 1.7mm (600um 3%, 710um 5%, 850um 15%, 1.00mm 43%, 1.18mm 74%, 1.4mm 96%, 1.7mm 100%)
Description: Dry graded sand specifically designed for use as a water filtration medium. Sourced from a natural occurring, high purity quartz deposit in NSW, washed, kiln dried and sized to exacting measures.