Practical guide for the assessment of glass making sands: Part 1 - procedures for sampling and physical testing

Author: West Margaret  

Publisher: Society of Glass Technology

ISSN: 0017-1050

Source: Glass Technology - European Journal of Glass Science and Technology Part A, Vol.51, Iss.2, 2010-04, pp. : 81-85

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Abstract

A practical guide for glass makers for the assessment of sands intended for both those with their own laboratory facilities and those sampling sand for subsequent assessment by an outsourced laboratory. Guidance is offered for a variety of glass-making activities with the intention of providing a basis for the assessment of both the continued supply of established sands and the evaluation of new sources of silica sand. Part 1 addresses sampling and physical testing; including the determination of moisture, inspection for contamination and particle size analysis.

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