The massive expansion of the glass industry in India, especially sheet glass has led to a tremendous growth in the demand for silica sand. Reserves of superior quality sand are fast depleting. Thorough beneficiation of the available inferior quality sand is fast becoming a necessity. This article reviews beneficiation methods and looks at the technology available.
Origin
Indian School Of Mines & Seraikella Glass Works, India
Journal Title
Trans Indian Ceram Soc 53 2 1994 25-32
Sector
General
Class
G 1284