INVESTIGATION INTO THE POTENTIAL OF USING SAND FOR GLASS MAKING
Аннотация
An investigation was conducted on sand deposits from Dawakin Kudu to evaluate their suitability for glassmaking. Analytical methods including chemical analysis via X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), density and specific gravity tests, and grain size distribution analysis (sieve analysis) were employed. Experimental results showed a high silica content (SiO₂) of 98.03%. An average density was 1.033 g cm⁻³, and the specific gravity of 1.84 suggests the sand is suitable for glass production, as it falls below the recommended threshold of 2.65 for silica sand. Sieve analysis revealed the highest retention at sieve number 30, aligning with the specifications for glassmaking sand according to ASTM C778-06. The average grain size was 0.595 mm. Historically, the sand has been used in water filtration, construction, pottery, and ceramics. This study highlights the potential of the Dawakin Kudu sand as an additional domestic source of silica for glassmaking, which could support local industry and create job opportunities in the region.
Автор
Zainul Abideen Abbati
Ibrahim Abdullahi
Sagir Lawan Waziri
Nazif Yusuf Sule
Hindatu Idris Umar
DOI
10.48081/BGQF1897
Ключевые слова
Sand
Crystals
Glass
Soda-Lime
Silica
Год
2026
Номер
Выпуск 1
Для цитирования:
Zainul Abideen Abbati, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Sagir Lawan Waziri, Nazif Yusuf Sule, Hindatu Idris Umar INVESTIGATION INTO THE POTENTIAL OF USING SAND FOR GLASS MAKING // Вестник Торайгыров университета Серия: физика, математика и компьютерные науки - 2026 - №1 - 81-97 10.48081/BGQF1897
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