Perlite comes from volcanic lava. For expanded perlite has low density and low heat conductivity characters. It is a kind of amorphous, glassiness volcano that contains crystalline water inside.
1,Raw perlite,
18-20mesh,20-30mesh,35-50mesh,50-70mesh,70-120mesh,120-200mesh,325mesh etc.
2,Expanded perlite,
0.01-0.2mm,2-3mm,0.5-1.5mm,1-4mm,2-5mm,3-6mm etc.
Bulk Density,
For size of 0.5-2MM,1-3MM,2-4MM,3-6MM, the bulk density is around 55-80KG/M3.
For filter aid grade, the bulk density is 110KG/M3,130KG/M3,150KG/M3.
For Brilliant Expansion Perlite grade, the bulk density is 60-90KG/M3.
Packing,
1,Raw perlite,
In 25KG PP bags or in 1MT big bags for shipment.
2,Expanded perlite,
In 100liters pp bags for shipment. or as you request.
Quantity,
For raw perlite,we can load 20-22MTs per 20'container; for expanded perlite,we can load 70-75M3 per 40'HQ,and 30M3 in one 20'container.
Application,
Horticultural Applications
In horticultural applications, perlite is used throughout the world as a componet of soilless growing mixed where it provides aeration and optimum moisture retention for superior plant growth. Other horticultural applications for perlite are as a carrier for fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides and for peletizing seed.
Construction applications
Perlite is widely used as a loose fill insulation in masonry construction. Other construction applications include chimney linings, under-floor insulation, gypsum boards, paint texturing, ceiling tiles, and roof insulation boards etc.
Industrial Application
Ranging from high performance fillers for plastics to cements for petroleum,water and geothermal wells
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