Quartz sand (silica sand) is a popular filter material in water treatment thanks to its superior physical and chemical properties. Below are details on the application characteristics of quartz sand in water filtration:
CHARACTERISTICS OF QUARTZ SAND
Chemical composition
Mostly SiO₂ (over 95%), few impurities (Fe, Al, Ca) do not react with water and chemicals, ensuring safety for water after filtration.
Chemical inertness: Insoluble in water, does not produce toxic substances.
Physical characteristics
- Uniform particle size: Usually 0.4–1.2 mm, suitable for retaining dirt without clogging the system.
- High hardness (7/10 Mohs scale): Wear-resistant, does not crumble under water pressure, long life.
- Porous structure: Large surface area, increased ability to retain residue and microorganisms.
- Heat resistance: Stable operation in high temperature environment.
- Filtration capacity: Effectively removes suspended particles, solids, dirt, algae, and some heavy metals (Fe, Mn) thanks to mechanical filtration and surface adsorption.
APPLICATIONS IN WATER FILTRATION
1. Domestic water filtration system
Rough filter in family filter tank or water purifier, remove dirt, mud, organic impurities.
Combined with activated carbon and filter gravel to create a multi-layer filtration system.
2. Industrial water treatment
Boiler feed water filter, cooling: Removes scale to avoid scale buildup in pipes.
Industrial wastewater treatment: Retains grease, chemicals, and solid particles before discharging into the environment.
3. Clean water factory
Used in rapid and slow filter tanks to treat surface water (rivers, lakes) or groundwater.
Combined with anthracite (coal) in a multi-layer filter tank to increase filtration efficiency.
4. Desalination and seawater filtration
Preprocessing before entering the RO (reverse osmosis) or distillation system, helping to protect the filter membrane from clogging.
5. Treatment of water contaminated with alum and iron
Retain alum residue, iron oxidation (Fe²⁺ → Fe³⁺) and filter the iron precipitate.
6. Pool
Cleans pool water by removing algae, bacteria and suspended solids.

OUTSTANDING ADVANTAGES
- Low cost: Much cheaper than synthetic filter materials.
- Easy to operate: No complex techniques required.
- Environmentally friendly: No toxic emissions, reusable after backwashing.
- High durability: Lifespan 3 – 5 years with regular maintenance
Quartz sand is the first “shield” in the water filtration system, ensuring clean, safe water for daily life and production. Thanks to its efficiency, durability and economy, it has become an irreplaceable material in the global water treatment industry.
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