M Sand is nothing but artificial sand made from crushing of rock or granite for construction purposes in cement or concrete. M sand differs from natural river sand in its physical and mineralogical properties.
Greater Durability: The physical and chemical properties in M Sand are balanced and can withstand any harsh climatic conditions. It has the ability to overcome the defects in concrete like segregation, honeycombing, corrosion of reinforcement steel, voids, capillary, bleeding etc.
Higher Strength: M Sand has smooth surface texture and free from elongated and flaky particles as it is shaped by using VSI shaping machine. The cubicle shaped particles provide greater durability, higher strength and long life to the concrete.
Greater Workability: The cubical shape and proper gradation (particle should be from 150 microns to 4.75 mm in proper proportion) give good flexibility to mortar producing excellent workability.
Reduce Construction Defects: Use of M sand in concrete reduces voids, bleeding, segregation, etc. as it has optimal initial and final setting time with excellent fineness properties.
Manufactured Sand
Economy: As the M Sand does not contain impurities like river sand, the amount of wastage is nil. The transportation cost also becomes less as it is readily available. Overall, M Sand is 30% cheaper than the river sand.
Eco-friendly: Use of M Sand in replacing with river sand avoids environmental disasters like groundwater depletion, water scarcity, a threat to natural life etc. Growing concern for environmental protection, M Sand is the best alternative to the river sand.