A Study of Silica Sand in the Abu Ghailan Region and its Suitability for Glass Industry

Prof. Dr. Fathi Khalifa 
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Department of Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya

Asso.Prof.Dr. Abdasalam Mohamed 
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Department of Geological Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya

Laila Massoud Elmazuga
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Department of Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya  

Keywords: silica, glass, sand, Abu Ghailan.

Abstract

This study was conducted on the possibility of using the sands of the Abu Ghailan region in the glass industry. The study included a field visit to the region and taking samples from different sites based on their differences in size, shape and color. The samples were taken to the laboratory to conduct physical and chemical analyzes on them, including sieve analysis, mineral analysis and specific gravity test. The results showed that Abu-Ghailan sands are suitable for use in the glass industry. This study indicates the importance of exploiting local raw material sources in manufacturing industries.