How long does it take sand to melt ice?

Answer 1

It depends on the temperature of the sand and the ice! Sand does not dissolve in water to any significant extent, so that mixing sand with ice will not lower the melting point of the ice. If there is a sufficient amount of sand and it has a temperature above the freezing point of water, sand will eventually melt ice by heat conduction from the sand to the ice. If the sand has a lower temperature than the ice, mixing them will never produce melting of the ice.

Answer 2

Sand is typically known in the scientific community as silica. And yet, with enough heat it can be melted. A perfect example of this is true glass, which is melted silica (sand).

Answer 3

Well, because there is some heat there from the sun, the sand probably wouldn't have much effect upon the ice.

Answer 4

Sand in and of itself does nothing to melt ice. Sand is applied to icy roads not to melt the ice but to provide better traction.

Answer 5

it doesn't