Quartz Sand for Swimming Pool

Quartz Sand is a high-quality, natural material that is commonly used for swimming pool sand filters. It is made up of finely crushed and graded quartz particles that provide excellent filtration capabilities for pool water. The quartz sand is specifically chosen for its purity and uniform particle size, which allows for efficient removal of debris, dirt, and other impurities from the water as it passes through the filter.

Features:

• Uniform Particle Size: Quartz sand used in swimming pool filters is selected for its uniform particle size distribution, ensuring consistent filtration performance without clogging.
• High Purity: It is characterized by its high purity, typically free from impurities such as clay, silt, and organic matter, which helps maintain water clarity and filter efficiency.
• Chemical Inertness: Quartz sand is chemically inert, meaning it does not react with pool chemicals or alter water chemistry, ensuring stable pH levels and reducing maintenance requirements.
• Durability: Known for its durability, quartz sand can withstand high flow rates and pressures common in swimming pool filtration systems, offering long-term reliability and minimal need for replacement.
• Effective Filtration: Quartz sand effectively filters out particles and debris from pool water down to 20-40 microns, ensuring clean and clear water for a pleasant swimming experience.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to other filtration media, quartz sand is cost-effective due to its longevity and low maintenance requirements, making it a practical choice for both residential and commercial pools.
• Long Service Life: With proper maintenance and periodic replacement, quartz sand can provide extended service life, reducing the frequency and cost of filter media replacement.
• Non-Toxic and Safe: Quartz sand is non-toxic and safe for use in swimming pools, posing no health risks to swimmers or the environment.
• High Surface Area: Quartz sand has a high surface area per unit volume, which enhances its capacity to trap and retain particles from pool water effectively.
• Ease of Maintenance: Requires minimal maintenance beyond periodic backwashing to clean the filter bed and restore filtration efficiency.
• Compatibility with Backwashing: Quartz sand is compatible with standard backwashing procedures, making it easy to clean and maintain the filter without specialized equipment or chemicals.
• Versatility in Application: Suitable for a wide range of pool sizes and types, from residential backyard pools to large commercial facilities, due to its adaptability and effectiveness in various filtration systems.
• Efficient Water Flow: Facilitates smooth water flow through the filter, optimizing hydraulic efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
• Environmental Compatibility: As a natural mineral, quartz sand is environmentally friendly. It does not introduce harmful substances into the pool or surrounding environment, aligning with sustainable practices in pool maintenance.

Benefits:

• Improved Water Clarity: By effectively removing particles and debris from the water, quartz sand helps maintain clear and visually appealing pool water.
• Enhanced Water Quality: The high purity and inert nature of quartz sand contribute to better water quality by preventing the introduction of unwanted substances or changes in water chemistry.
• Extended Equipment Life: Clean and properly filtered water reduces strain on other pool equipment, such as pumps and heaters, potentially extending their lifespan.
• Reduced Maintenance Requirements: Quartz sand filters typically require less frequent maintenance compared to other types of filtration media, such as diatomaceous earth (DE).
• Environmentally Friendly: Quartz sand is a natural material and does not introduce harmful chemicals or by-products into the environment, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

Applications:

• Filtration: Quartz sand is primarily used as the filtering medium in swimming pool sand filters. It effectively traps dirt, debris, and other impurities from the water as it passes through the filter.
• Water Clarity: By removing particles as small as 20-40 microns, quartz sand helps maintain clear and clean pool water.
• Water Balance: The inert nature of quartz sand helps in maintaining the chemical balance of the pool water, as it does not introduce additional substances that could alter pH or chemical levels.
• Efficiency: Due to its uniform particle size and high surface area, quartz sand provides efficient filtration, ensuring that the pool water remains free from visible impurities.
• Longevity: Quartz sand typically has a long lifespan in filter systems, requiring replacement only every few years depending on usage and maintenance practices.

Certificate of Analysis:

Sr. No	Specifications	Results
1	Sio2	99.80% by wt.
2	AI2O3	0.01% by wt.
3	Fe2O3	0.01% by wt.
4	TiO2	Absent
5	K2O	Absent
6	CaO	Absent
7	LOI	0.05% by wt.
8	pH	7.0
9	Density	2.62
10	Bulk Density	1.39 Kg/dm3
11	Sp. Surface	0.96 m2/gm
12	Oil Absorption	27.84% by wt.
13	Hardness	6 Mohs

Grades or Sizes:

• 0.4 mm to 0.8 mm
• 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm
• 2.5 mm to 4.0 mm
• 4.5 mm to 10 mm Or as per Buyer’s requirements.

Packing types:20 KG Bag, 25 KG Bag, 50 KG Bag, 1 Metric Ton Jumbo Bag, and 1400 KG Jumbo Bag packings with & without Shrink Wrapped Palletized or as per Buyer’s requirements.

Loading per 20 Feet Container: 28 Metric Tons or as per Buyer’s requirements.