INDUSTRY USES FOR CALCIUM CARBONATE SAND

Calcium Carbonate is an abundant mineral that can be used in multiple industries. When using Oolitic Aragonite in certain applications, significant performance benefits can be seen in most market segments. Oolitic Aragonite use continues to broaden with innovative applications being developed in several sectors currently serviced.

Agriculture

Feed

  • Livestock
  • Pet Food
Soil Amendment
  • PH adjustment
  • Fertilizer enhancement

Aquarium & Aquaculture

Media

  • Aquarium sand bed
  • Filtration substrate
Disease Control and Prevention
  • Repels viruses and gram-negative bacteria
  • Can replace UV sterilization

Construction

Construction Applications

  • Adhesives
  • Cement
  • Concrete
  • Geopolymer
  • Stucco

Energy

Coal Power Generation

  • Flue gas (SO2) scrubbing
  • Wastewater filtration
Oil and Gas Production
  • Fracking
  • Lost Circulation Prevention

Environmental

Artificial Reefs

  • Reef structure component
  • Growth enhancer
Filtration
  • Agricultural runoff
  • Municipal storm water

Glass

Glass Applications

  • Flat
  • Houseware
  • Solar
  • Specialty glass

Ground Calcium Carbonate

Ground Calcium Carbonate Applications

  • Automotive
  • Cosmetic
  • Food
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Plastics
  • Polymers

Horticulture

Home and Garden

  • Micro-nutrient amendments
  • Soil mixes
Commercial
  • Turf grass maintenance
  • Golf course

Water Treatment

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

  • Contaminant binding/ mitigation
  • Heavy metal removal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment
  • Nutrient binding
  • Corrosion control