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Micron Grade Vermiculite

Description

Micron Grade Vermiculite is a grade of exfoliated vermiculite having a controlled particle size distribution.

Typical Properties (Non-specified)


CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Silicon (SiO2)39.4%
Magnesium (MgO)25.2%
Aluminium (Al2O3)8.8%
Potassium (K2O)4.5%
Iron (Fe2O3)4.0%
Calcium (CaO)1.8%
Carbonate (CO2)1.4%
Titanium (TiO2)0.8%
Fluorine (F)0.5%

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point (°C)1330
Specific Heat (1kJ/kg.K)1.08
Specific Gravity (Crude)2.5
Mohs Hardness (Crude)1 - 2
pH (ISO 787-9)7 - 8
% Loss at 105°C (Product)< 0.5
% Loss at 1000°C (Product)< 6

Typical Properties (Specified)


DRY SIEVE ANALYSIS
Sieve Aperture (mm)% Retained
1.7Trace
1.00 - 5
0.545 - 75
0.1820 - 55
0.1060 - 10
< 0.1060 - 5

Loose Bulk Density90 - 150 g/l

Exfoliated Vermiculite

Downloads

Download PDF file Micron Grade Vermiculite Data Sheet (128 KB)
Download PDF file Micron Grade Vermiculite Material Safety Data Sheet (101 KB)

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Micron Grade Vermiculite - Typical Sieve Analysis

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The above product information is given in good faith as accurate and reliable but is not to be taken as a guarantee. The figures provided are intended to be a guide to expected average values and should not be interpreted as a specification. Any potential applications referred to are not to be construed as recommendations. It is the responsibility of the user to determine suitability for any specific purpose.