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  • 1.  Supplier: Silica Sand for particle erosion

    Posted 04-26-2023 11:03

    Hello everyone,

    I am currently seeking a vendor that can supply silica sand with a particle size of less than 200 microns in North America, specifically in Canada. This sand will be used for solid particle erosion testing purposes. If anyone has any leads or recommendations on potential vendors, I would greatly appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you

    Rakesh Nair
    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Concordia University, Montreal



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    Rakesh Bhaskaran Nair
    Postdoctoral Fellow
    Concordia University
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  • 2.  RE: Supplier: Silica Sand for particle erosion

    Posted 04-27-2023 08:12

    Hello Rakesh,

    Please note that silica sand is no longer recommended for erosion testing due to its carcinogenous nature. You may use alternate media such as garnet, glass beads, crushed glass, coal slag or mineral sand, depending on your requirements (hardness, size, angularity, chemistry etc).

    There are a number of suppliers. Search under "blasting media"

    Regards,

    Ratnesh Dwivedi, Ph.D.
    www.rkdengg.com
    contact@rkdengg.com



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    [Ratnesh] [Dwivedi]
    [President]
    [RKD ENGG, LLC]

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  • 3.  RE: Supplier: Silica Sand for particle erosion

    Posted 04-27-2023 10:58

    Hello Rakesh

    Two options you may want to consider are US Silica and AGSCO.  Following on from Ratnesh's comment, make sure you have the required safety procedures in place.

    Cheers,
    Gary 
    Gary.Fisher@innotechalberta.ca



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    Gary Fisher
    InnoTech Alberta
    Edmonton AB
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