What is the main component of sand?

Correct answer: Silicon dioxide

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sid
sid
The main constituent of glass is silicon dioxide; often in the form of sand. To lower the melting point and make it easier to work sodium compounds are used as flux, often as wood ash
Biological/Mojo
Biological/Mojo
Player #97184361, Yes really true that's how bonded glasses is made ? hi I thought sand is Co-mixed with sodium ???
little b
little b
I don't like silicon dioxide
Right ✅️ US
Right ✅️ US
Sid, Sand to glass takes extreme heat. In the book of Revalations one of the last signs man(not so)kind will see is a "Sea of Glass" and when a thermonuclear device detonate in the desert what do you think it will produce..JUST SAYING...
Breathe Easy
Breathe Easy
Silica is absolutely wicked to the lungs.
Player #97184361
Player #97184361
Basically, is it a raw type of glass when heated. ? ! ! !