CarboCore supplies silica for glass, ceramics, foundry casting, construction, and filtration applications.
Silica begins with geology, but its value is proven in production. Egypt's silica comes from quartz-rich white sandstones and quartzite in Sinai and the Eastern Desert, formed from sand laid down by ancient rivers and shorelines. Origin alone does not decide performance. Purity, iron content and particle size do. That is where every CarboCore order begins.
CarboCore supplies silica in selected particle sizes and forms according to the intended industrial application.
Technical specifications, purity levels and particle-size options are available upon request.
| Grade | SiO₂ min | Fe₂O₃ max | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCS01 | 99.70 % | 0.015 % (150 ppm) | Low-iron and clear glass, tableware, solar glass batches, fiberglass |
| CCS02 | 99.50 % | 0.025 % (250 ppm) | Container and float glass, ceramics, glazes, sodium silicate |
| CCS03 | 99.00 % | 0.050 % (500 ppm) | Foundry, water filtration, construction chemicals, tile adhesives, grouts |
Mass %, XRF on dried sample. Maximum values unless stated.
| Constituent | SS01 | SS02 | SS03 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO₂ (min) | 99.70 | 99.50 | 99.00 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.015 | 0.025 | 0.050 |
| Al₂O₃ | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| TiO₂ | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Cr₂O₃ | 0.0005 (5 ppm) | 0.0005 (5 ppm) | — |
| CaO | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| MgO | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Na₂O + K₂O | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| LOI (1000 °C) | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Moisture, dried grade | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Cumulative % retained, dry sieving, ISO 3310-1 / ASTM E11 sieves.
| US Mesh (ASTM E11) | BS Mesh (BS 410) | Aperture (mm) | Cumulative % retained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 18 | 0.850 | 0 |
| 30 | 25 | 0.600 | 0 – 0.5 |
| 40 | 36 | 0.425 | 2 – 10 |
| 50 | 52 | 0.300 | 15 – 35 |
| 70 | 72 | 0.212 | 50 – 75 |
| 100 | 100 | 0.150 | 85 – 95 |
| 120 | 120 | 0.125 | 95 – 99 |
| 140 | 150 | 0.106 | 97 – 100 |
| Passing 0.125 mm | — | — | ≤ 5 |
At least 95 % between 0.125 and 0.600 mm, with no grains coarser than 0.850 mm.
| Fraction (mm) | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 0.10 – 0.30 | Fine foundry cores, construction chemicals |
| 0.30 – 0.60 | Foundry moulds, sports and landscaping |
| 0.50 – 1.00 | Water filter media |
| 0.80 – 1.20 | Water filter media |
| 1.00 – 2.00 | Filter support layers |
AFS grain fineness number, clay content and uniformity coefficient are confirmed per fraction on request.
| Grade | Top cut | Residue on sieve | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCSF200 | 75 µm | ≤ 1.0 % on 75 µm | Ceramics, glazes, fiberglass |
| CCSF325 | 45 µm | ≤ 1.0 % on 45 µm | Paints, coatings, sealants, rubber, epoxy |
| Micronized | On request | By laser diffraction | Specialty fillers |
Chemistry follows the parent sand grade (SS01, SS02 or SS03). Silica flour contains respirable crystalline silica; handle as described in the SDS.
| Grade | Size | SiO₂ min | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCQL50 | 10 – 50 mm | 98.5 % | Ferrosilicon, silicon metal, refractories |
| CCQL150 | 50 – 150 mm | 98.5 % | Ferrosilicon, silicon metal |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Quartz (crystalline SiO₂) |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7 |
| Loose bulk density | 1.4 – 1.6 t/m³ |
| Colour | White to off-white |
| Grain shape | Sub-angular to sub-rounded |
| Melting point | approx. 1,710 °C |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Bags | 50 kg PP woven (25 kg on request) |
| Big bags | 1,000 – 1,500 kg FIBC |
| Bulk | Bulk vessel on request |
| HS code | 2505.10 (silica sand and flour), 2506.10 (quartz lumps) |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Documents | TDS, SDS, COA per lot, certificate of origin |
Values are typical reference data for Egyptian silica supplied by CarboCore and are intended for buyer screening. Final specifications, sieve analysis and suitability are confirmed per grade, application and shipment lot on the certificate of analysis. Samples are available on request.
Applications are indicative and subject to the selected grade’s chemical composition, particle-size distribution, surface treatment and processing characteristics. CarboCore’s technical team supports customers in selecting the appropriate grade for their formulation and manufacturing process.
Food, feed, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, medical and potable-water applications require separately evaluated and approved grades. Compliance should not be claimed unless the relevant certification and regulatory documentation are available.
Request the Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the selected material.
Technical approval should confirm purity, sulphate content, impurities, free moisture, and sizing. The COA should identify the batch and distinguish tested results from specification limits.
Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis (batch-specific)
| Grade | SiO₂ min | Fe₂O₃ max | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CCS01 |
99.70 % |
0.015 % (150 ppm) |
Low-iron and clear glass, tableware, solar glass batches, fiberglass |
|
CCS02 |
99.50 % |
0.025 % (250 ppm) |
Container and float glass, ceramics, glazes, sodium silicate |
|
CCS03 |
99.00 % |
0.050 % (500 ppm) |
Foundry, water filtration, construction chemicals, tile adhesives, grouts |
Mass %, XRF on dried sample. Maximum values unless stated.
| Constituent | SS01 | SS02 | SS03 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SiO₂ (min) |
99.70 |
99.50 |
99.00 |
|
Fe₂O₃ |
0.015 |
0.025 |
0.050 |
|
Al₂O₃ |
0.10 |
0.20 |
0.40 |
|
TiO₂ |
0.02 |
0.03 |
0.05 |
|
Cr₂O₃ |
0.0005 (5 ppm) |
0.0005 (5 ppm) |
— |
|
CaO |
0.03 |
0.05 |
0.10 |
|
MgO |
0.02 |
0.03 |
0.05 |
|
Na₂O + K₂O |
0.02 |
0.05 |
0.10 |
|
LOI (1000 °C) |
0.15 |
0.20 |
0.30 |
|
Moisture, dried grade |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Cumulative % retained, dry sieving, ISO 3310-1 / ASTM E11 sieves.
| US Mesh (ASTM E11) | BS Mesh (BS 410) | Aperture (mm) | Cumulative % retained |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
18 |
0.850 |
|
|
30 |
25 |
0.600 |
0 – 0.5 |
|
40 |
36 |
0.425 |
2 – 10 |
|
50 |
52 |
0.300 |
15 – 35 |
|
70 |
72 |
0.212 |
50 – 75 |
|
100 |
100 |
0.150 |
85 – 95 |
|
120 |
120 |
0.125 |
95 – 99 |
|
140 |
150 |
0.106 |
97 – 100 |
|
Passing 0.125 mm |
— |
— |
≤ 5 |
At least 95 % between 0.125 and 0.600 mm, with no grains coarser than 0.850 mm.
| Fraction (mm) | Typical use |
|---|---|
|
0.10 – 0.30 |
Fine foundry cores, construction chemicals |
|
0.30 – 0.60 |
Foundry moulds, sports and landscaping |
|
0.50 – 1.00 |
Water filter media |
|
0.80 – 1.20 |
Water filter media |
|
1.00 – 2.00 |
Filter support layers |
AFS grain fineness number, clay content and uniformity coefficient are confirmed per fraction on request.
| Grade | Top cut | Residue on sieve | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CCSF200 |
75 µm |
≤ 1.0 % on 75 µm |
Ceramics, glazes, fiberglass |
|
CCSF325 |
45 µm |
≤ 1.0 % on 45 µm |
Paints, coatings, sealants, rubber, epoxy |
|
Micronized |
On request |
By laser diffraction |
Specialty fillers |
Chemistry follows the parent sand grade (SS01, SS02 or SS03). Silica flour contains respirable crystalline silica; handle as described in the SDS.
| Grade | Size | SiO₂ min | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CCQL50 |
10 – 50 mm |
98.5 % |
Ferrosilicon, silicon metal, refractories |
|
CCQL150 |
50 – 150 mm |
98.5 % |
Ferrosilicon, silicon metal |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
|
Mineral |
Quartz (crystalline SiO₂) |
|
Specific gravity |
2.65 |
|
Hardness (Mohs) |
7 |
|
Loose bulk density |
1.4 – 1.6 t/m³ |
|
Colour |
White to off-white |
|
Grain shape |
Sub-angular to sub-rounded |
|
Melting point |
approx. 1,710 °C |
Values are typical reference data for Egyptian silica supplied by CarboCore and are intended for buyer screening. Final specifications, sieve analysis and suitability are confirmed per grade, application and shipment lot on the certificate of analysis. Samples are available on request.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
|
Bags |
50 kg PP woven (25 kg on request) |
|
Big bags |
1,000 – 1,500 kg FIBC |
|
Bulk |
Bulk vessel on request |
|
HS code |
2505.10 (silica sand and flour), 2506.10 (quartz lumps) |
|
Origin |
Egypt |
|
Documents |
TDS, SDS, COA per lot, certificate of origin |
Specify bulk or bagged delivery when requesting a quotation. Packaging, net weight, loading quantity, and shipment arrangements are confirmed according to material size, order volume, and destination.
Store under cover, protected from contamination and uncontrolled moisture exposure.
Share your application, required SiO₂ content, maximum Fe₂O₃, particle-size range, quantity, packaging preference, and destination port.
For the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Africa and the Far East.
For Europe, Turkey, North Africa and Russia.
Contact our technical team to discuss grades, specifications and supply.