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Medium Grade Vermiculite

Description

This product 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
5.60 - 3
4.00 - 30
2.040 - 80
1.00 - 35
< 1.00 - 18

Loose Bulk Density67 - 103 g/l

Exfoliated Vermiculite

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Download PDF file Medium Grade Vermiculite Data Sheet (121 KB)

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Medium 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.