This work aims to discuss on the characterization of Algerian dune sand named Boussaâda sand (SB) and its suitability for glass industry. Based on chemical and mineralogical analyses of SB by XRF and XRD, quartz, kaolinite, calcium carbonates and albite are the main mineralogical phases found. However, Fe2O3 content is relatively low (
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Unknown
Journal Title
Bol Soc Española Cerám Vidrio 57 6 Nov–Dec 2018 221-230 (Open Access: Https://www.Sciencedirect.com/Science/Article/Pii/S036631751830044X)
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 4492