Publication Date: 2020/12/31
Abstract: Silica sand is a hard, chemically inert mineral composed of one atom of Silicon to two atoms of Oxygen, occurring freely in nature as a result of weathering, erosion or the leaching of rocks, and found in most of the surface of the earth’s crust. Silica sand is used in ceramics, chemicals, construction materials, paints, abrasives, glass making, filtration media, etc. Glass is the most visible product of Silica sand formed when subjected to temperatures in excess of 1500oC, formed from the molten state without crystallisation. Glass is in everyday use, found in every corner of the office or home in utensils such as mirrors, furniture, utensils, crockery, spectacles, and television sets. Glass also finds use in cars, computers, and mobile phones. Glass use in Architecture is very vast and goes back to ancient Egyptian times. This paper features the chemistry of glass, and the historical trajectory of Architectural Glass from the 13th Century to the modern times. Architectural properties of glass, types and uses are also highlighted. Silica sand application in Green Building, a trend that is catching on very fast is reported. Current studies predict a rise in the demand for Architectural Glass in the next decade of the 21st Century. This corresponds to a rise in Silica Sand demand in the 21st Century.
Keywords: Silica Sand, Glass, Architectural Glass, Green Building.
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