Perlite

Perlite insulation is used in high temperature applications in the steel and foundry industries such as ladle topping, hot topping and risering, in topping compounds, in exothermic and insulating shapes, as a cushioning agent, in molding sand and in the manufacture of refractory blocks and bricks.

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Physical properties

ItemSpecificationItemSpecification
Bulk density80-120kgsm3(as per customer’s demands)Thermal conductivity0.021-0.054 w/m °C
Appearancewhite color , granularSoftening point890-1090 ºC
Melting point1280-1350 ºCVickers hardness5.5-7
PH6.5-7.5Water soluble<0.1%
Acid soluble<2%Dioptre1.483-1.506

Size Specifications

ItemParticle Size
Raw Perlite20-30, 20-40, 30-50, 50-70, 70-90, 90-120 mesh
Expanded Perlite1-3mm, 2-4mm, 3-6mm, 4-8mm, 150mesh, 200mesh, 325mesh or according to your need
Perlite Filter AidGK-110 thick, medium, thin, extra thin

Application

Building IndustryUsed for making light, thermal insulation and acoustic board; Be ideal materials of various industrial equipment and pipe insulating layer;
Fillter Aid and FillerBe filtering agent,when making wine,drinking, syrup,vinegar etc; Purify various liquid and water,coming up to innoxious to human and animal;Be filler of plastic,rubber, enamel etc.
Agriculture and HorticulturePreventing plants from falling down and control fertilizer efficiency and fertility;Be diluent and carrier of biocide and herbicide;Reform soil and adjust soil hardened.
Mechanism, Metallurgy, Hydropower and Light Industry Be ingredients of heat insulation glass, mineral wool and porcelain products etc.
Other AspectBe packing materials of exquisite products and pollution products; Be abradant material of gem,colourful stone,glass products; Be density regulator of explosive, treating-agent of sewage.

Packing

  • In plastic woven Bag ,100L/bag
  • In jumbo Bags, 1-1.5m3/bag