Dr. Sosman's book, on the other hand, is essentially a reference-book, in which all the information about the physical properties of the various forms of silica is catalogued and reviewed.

Exposures to silica dust, solvents or heavy metals increase the likelihood of developing various forms of myositis, ...

silica, in the form of sand, is also a basic ingredient of glass and concrete, some of the most widely used materials; and aerogel, an extremely light form of silica because 90% of its volume is ...