Expanded Perlite powder and vermiculite for Horticulture and Agriculture
Product Description
Overview
- Top grade perlite
- 1kg per pack
- It's ideal for all hydropinc, aquaponic applications.
- Efficient and popular soil conditioner.
- Loosens soil and provides aeration.
- Can be used to start seeds, propagate cuttings and store bulbs.
- Blend with peat moss and vermiculite for a custom soilless mix.
Introduction
Expanded Perlite Always Used for Hydroponic & Aquaponic
Expanded Perlite has been around for years mainly for use as a soil additive to increase aeration and draining of the soil. It is a mined material, a form of volcanic glass that when rapidly heated to more than 1600 deg. f. it pops much like popcorn as the water vaporizes and makes countless tiny bubbles.
Expanded Perlite is one of the best hydroponic growing mediums around. Used by itself or as a mixture with other mediums. Perlite is commonly used with vermiculite ( a 50 - 50 mix is a very popular medium), and is also one of the major ingredients of soiless mix's. Perlite has good wicking action which makes it a good choice for wick-type hydroponic systems. Perlite is also relatively inexpensive.
Specification
1.Expanded Perlite size :1-3mm,2-4mm,3-6mm,4-8mm,etc
2.Chemicals Properties
Composition | Al2O3 | SiO2 | Fe2O3 | CaO | Na2O | K2O | MaO |
Percentage | 12-16 | 68-74 | 0.1-2 | 0.15-1.5 | 4-5 | 1-4 | 0.3 |
3. Physical Properties
Item | Specification | Item | Specification |
Bulk density | 80-120kgsm3(as per customer’s demands) | Thermal conductivity | 0.021-0.054 |
Appearance | white color , granular | Softening point | 890-1090 ºC |
Melting point | 1280-1350 ºC | Vickers hardness | 5.5-7 |
PH | 6.5-7.5 | Water soluble | <0.1% |
Acid soluble | <2% | Dioptre | 1.483-1.506 |
Features | Low density poisonless,tasteless,stalelessnoncombustible , acid-resistant,alkali-resistant,Fireproofing,sound proofing , light weight ,etc |
Usage of the Expanded Perlite for Horticulture
Packaging & Shipping
A.Packing:
1.In 15kgs net PP PE or kraft paper bags;
2.In 500kgs/600kgs jumbo bags.
3.With or without Palletized,save time and efforts,more convenient to load & discharge,
If high labor cost,then packed with pallets will be the best choice for you.
4.Customized Packing: OEM Label.etc.
B.Shipment Size:
Always shipped by 40HQ' Container
C.Delivery Time:
7 days after receiving the payment
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