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    Vermiculite

    • Supply TypeManufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Retailer
    • Preferred Buyer Location All over the world

    We present a huge assortment of Exfoliated Vermiculite that is extensively used in construction, agricultural and horticultural sectors. Our pure Vermiculite is processed using the latest technology....
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    • Year of Establishment 2009

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    We present a huge assortment of Exfoliated Vermiculite that is extensively used in construction, agricultural and horticultural sectors. Our pure Vermiculite is processed using the latest technology to ensure the excellent physical and chemical properties. We are a leading name when it comes to the Vermiculite Mineral Manufacturers in India. Our Vermiculite is widely demanded for reducing the noise levels in auditoriums, wireless studios, theatres, hospitals etc. We are regarded as a principal name amongst the Vermiculite Powder Suppliers in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
    Chemical Composition : Hydrous magnesium silicate Mg6 [Si4O10] (OH) 8, nH2O
    Applications :

    • Fire resistant wall/boards
    • Sound & Thermal insulation in homes, cold storages, hospitals etc
    • Anti caking agent in fertilizers
    • Annealing of steel
    • Refectory insulation as a packing material
    • As a filler in plastic and wall paper manufacturing
    • Soil conditioner to lighten clay soil
    • Enhances moisture retention and proper root development to increase the productivity of crops


    Safety, Storage and Handling :

    Information on safe handling, storage, personal protection, health, and environmental considerations has been gathered on this product and is available from the material suppliers upon request. It is recommended that all users and specifiers acquaint themselves with this information.
    We hope the information given here will be helpful. It is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate and is offered for the user's consideration, investigation and verification but we do not warrant the results to be obtained. No statement, recommendation or suggestion is intended for any use which would infringe any patent or copyright.


    Uses :

      • Industrial :

     

      • Absorbent packing
      • Brake pads & brake shoes
      • Castables
      • Dispersions
      • Drilling muds
      • Filtration
      • Fireproof safes
      • Fixation of hazardous material
      • Furnaces
      • Insulation blocks & shapes
      • Insulation - high & low temperature
      • Molten metal insulation
      • Moulded products
      • Nuclear waste disposal
      • Paints
      • Perfume absorbent
      • Sealants
      • Horiticultural :

     

      • Blocking mixes
      • Hydroponics
      • Micro-propagation
      • Potting mixes
      • Rooting cuttings
      • Seed germination
      • Seedling wedgemix
      • Sowing composts
      • Twin scaling bulbs
    • Construction :
      • Acoustic finishes
      • Air setting binder
      • Board
      • Fire protection (internal/external)
      • Floor & roof screeds (lightweight Insulating concrete)
      • Gypsum plaster
      • Loft insulation
      • Sound deadening compounds
      • Agricultural :

     

      • Animal feed
      • Anti-caking material
      • Bulking agent
      • Fertilizer
      • Pesticide
      • Seed encapsulant
      • Soil conditioner


    Below are some examples of typical binders and other materials which are often used in combination with vermiculite :

    • Portland cement
    • Resins
    • High alumina cement
    • Sodium silicate
    • Peat
    • Plaster (gypsum)
    • Clay
    • Potassium silicate
    • Fertilizers
    • Bark


    Consider vermiculite if you are looking for :

    • Loosefill
    • Carriers
    • Lightweight aggregates
    • Soil conditioners
    • Asbestos substitutes
    • Density modifiers
    • Absorbents
    • Fire protection
    • Industrial heat insulation


    Typical Chemical Analysis

    ElementPercent by Weight
    SiO238-46
    AL2O310-16
    MgO16-35
    CaO1-5
    K2O1-6
    Fe2O36-13
    TiO21-3
    H2O8-16
    Other0.2-1.2

    Typical Physical Properties

    ColorLight to dark brown
    ShapeAccordion-shaped granule
    Bulk density (a)64-160 kg/cu m
    4-10 lb/cu ft
    Moisture loss@110oC (230 oF)4-10%
    pH (in water)6-9
    CombustibilityNon-combustible
    MOH Hardness1-2
    Sintering temperature1150-1250 oC
    2100-2280 oF
    Fusion point1200-1320 oC
    2200-2400oF
    Cation exchange capacity (b)50-150 me/100g
    Specific heat0.84-1.08 kJ/kgK
    0.20-0.26 kcal/kgK
    0.20-0.26 Btu/lb F
    Waterholding capacity (a)220-325% by wt
    20-50% by vol
    Notes :
    • Bulk density and water holding capacity vary with article size.
    • Exchangeable ions are Mg+2 and Ca+2, sodium acetate saturation / ammonium acetate substitution method.

    Thermal Conductivity

    Bulk densitiesBulk densitiesThermal conductivity valuesThermal conductivity values
    kg/cu mlb/cu ftLambda W/mKBtu in/sq ft h oF
    56-643.5-4.00.060.4
    80-965.0-6.00.060.44
    160-19210-120.070.49


    Exfoliated Vermiculite Particle Sizes

    SizeSizeSizeDensitiesDensitiesEquivalent names/designationsEquivalent names/designations
    mmininkg/cu mlb/cu ftSystem ASystem B
    165/8down56-723.5-4.5NAPremium (6)
    85/16down64-854.0-5.01Large (4)
    45/32down72-904.5-5.52Medium (3)
    20.08down75-1124.7-7.03Fine (2)
    10.04down80-1445.0-9.04Superfine (1)
    0.50.02down90-1605.6-10.05Micron (0)










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