Metal polishing compounds and luster (lustre) bars use fine, high-whiteness silica (quartz) powder as an abrasive and filler. Shiv Mines and Minerals supplies low-iron silica powder in 100 and 200 mesh suitable for polishing-compound manufacturing.
Silica powder in polishing compounds
Fine silica powder provides controlled abrasion and body in polishing compounds and luster bars. Low iron and high whiteness keep the compound clean and consistent.
What we supply
For polishing-compound manufacturers we supply:
- Fine silica (quartz) powder, 100 and 200 mesh
- High whiteness (84–87% in lab analysis)
- Low iron (Fe₂O₃ from 0.076%)
- Custom mesh on request