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Perlite |
Product Specification:
Perlite is a raw material which in its natural state is a glassy volcanic rock containing a percentage of water.
During a process called “Expansion”, Perlite
is rapidly heated and expands up to twenty times its original size, due
to the evaporation of the moisture from within.
Expanded Perlite is a lightweight, air entraining material, which is both absorbent and acts as a filter aid. It is sterile and both environmentally friendly and chemically neutral.
Product Data
Perlite exists in a white or grey coloured, granular form.
| Chemical Data | |||
| SiO2 | 70-80% | MgO | 0-1% |
| Al2O3 | 12-15% | H2O | 1-2% |
| Na2O | 2-5% | S, SO3 | 0% |
| K2O | 2-5% | Fe2O3 | 0-1.5% |
| CaO | 0-2% | ||
| Product Names and Grade | |||
| AGRIPERL | Large Graded | ||
| HYPERL | Medium Graded | ||
| MICROPERL | Fine Graded | ||
Packaging
Perlite is packed in 100 litre paper
sacks, with 24 bags per pallet. It is also available in Bulk Bag supply.
Perlite bags must be kept dry until ready for use. The bags should be stored covered, off the ground, and away from wet or damp surfaces or areas of very high humidity.During storage or transportation, compaction of the product is likely to occur.
Typical Use of Product
The valuable properties of Perlite enable it to be used across a wide variety of industries. Some examples of its applications are:
| For Agricultural use: | ||
| Seed Raising | Hydroponics | |
| Cuttings | Capillary Watering | |
| Soil Conditioning | Turf Dressing | |
| Potting Mixes | ||
| For Industrial use: | ||
| Oil & Chemical | Absorbent Abrasives | |
| Filter Aids | Packaging | |
| Refractory Mixes | ||
| Insulation | ||
For more information on Perlite and other products in our range,
please see the technical data page, or contact: L & A Fazzini Manufacturing Pty Ltd
L & A Fazzini Pty Ltd - ABN
68 000 330 496
L & A Fazzini Manufacturing Pty Ltd - ABN 67 000 439 485
New South Wales Office
Address: 21-25 Wentworth Street Greenacre NSW Australia 2190
Postal Address: PO Box 13 Greenacre NSW Australia 2190
Contact Details: Tel 61 2 9642 4745, Fax 61 2 9742 5164
Freecall 1800 629 305 (for Australian Clients only)
Email:sales@lafgroup.com
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