Australia Silica Sand Market |
Posted: October 19, 2021 |
The Australia silica sand market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% over the next six years. Silica sand is made up of two primary elements: silica and oxygen. It is also known as quartz sand, white sand, or industrial sand. Silicon dioxide is the main constituent of silica sand (SiO2). There are a number of different uses for silica sand in the industrial and commercial sectors, from golf courses to glassmaking. Physical, chemical, and mechanical properties such as grain size, shape, color, composition, and distribution, as well as refractoriness, strength, and stability, all affect how silica sand is used. Australia is a major supplier of silica sand to the customers in the Asia/Pacific region, particularly Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Glass- and foundry-grade industrial sand is produced at a number of locations in the country, including the Cape Flattery Mine in North Queensland. Australia is well- positioned to meet the domestic demand and supply the need of application industry using silica sand. Glassmaking and foundry application segment remains the largest user of Australia’s silica sand industry. Other markets for silica sand include metallurgical applications, chemical manufacturing processes (such as silicon gels), and as an additive in paints and ceramics. It's also used in water purification and filtration, as well as the manufacture of fiberglass. Australia has a number of shale basins with potential oil reserves, including the Canning and Perth basins in Western Australia. Huge quantities of high tensile strength sands are used in oil and gas drill fracking. These developments are expected to further generate a higher demand for silica sand, and would positively impact the Australian silica sand market Segment overview On the basis of application, Glassmaking held the largest share of Australia’s silica sand market. Silica sand is an important component in glassmaking. Container glass occupies the largest share followed by flat glass. Silica is the primary component in most regular glass items, from windows to beer bottles. The color, weight, and clarity of the finished product are all affected by the purity of the silica sand used. The demand for silica sand in Ceramics & Refractories, construction is expected to rise in the region. The application of silica sand in solar PV and high-tech electronic industry is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
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