Crude vermiculite consists of golden and silver vermiculite which are carefully classified into many sizes includes
0.3-1mm1.5-2.5mm 0.5-1.41mm 1-2.8mm 2-4.75mm 3.2-7mm 6-9mm,etc
Raw vermiculite
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Expanded vermiculite
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0.3-1mm
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0.3-1mm
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1.5-2.5mm
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1-3mm
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2.5-6mm
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2-4mm
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3-8mm
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4-8mm
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Other specification: 20-40mesh,60mesh,80mesh,100mesh,325mesh etc
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Chemical Properties
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Composition
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SiO2
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MgO
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Al2O3
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Fe2O3
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CaO
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K2O
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ph
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Percentage
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37-42%
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11-23%
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9-17%
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3.5-18%
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1-2%
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5-8%
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7-11
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Physical properties:
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Item
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Specification
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Expansion ratios
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5.5-11times
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Bulk density of expanded vermiculite
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120-160kgs/m3
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Thermal Conductivity
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0.045 - 0.069w/m °C Under ambient conditions
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Asbestos
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None
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Hardness
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1-1.5
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Compressive resistance
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100-150 Mpa
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Melting point
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1320°C-1370°C
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Corrosion resistance
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Alkali-resistant
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Expanded Vermiculite Characteristics
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Size
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Density
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Specification
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Moisture
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Packing
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1-3 mm
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140-160kg/M3
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85% min
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1% Max
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100L pp bag
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2-4mm
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140-160kg/M3
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85% min
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1% Max
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100L pp bag
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3-6mm
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130-150kg/M3
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85% min
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1% Max
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100L pp bag
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4-8mm
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130-150kg/M3
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85% min
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1% Max
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100L pp bag
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Agriculture
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Horticulture
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Construction
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Industry
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Animal feed
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Hydroponics
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Fireproof board
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Packing materials
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Fertilizer carrier
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Potting mixes
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Insulation
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Brake pads &
brake shoes |
Soil conditioner
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Seed germination
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Sound absorption
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Thermal insulation
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Anti-caking material
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Root cuttings
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Lightweight concretes
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Paints
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