Additional information
| Sieve | 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 50, Pan |
|---|
Vermiculite
Clean Earth Systems stocks granular absorbents, absorbent booms, pads, socks and rolls for quick spill clean up. Absorbents are available in either clay or cellulose (non-incinerable) based products.
Palmetto Vermiculite Grade A – 3 is a premium, coarse particle size material meeting ASTM C516 Type 1, Grade 2 specifications. The material is widely used as a component of growing media for professional growers. Additionally, the material is used as a cover for seed topping. The particle size and absence of fines makes the material ideal for packaging smaller boxes of hazardous chemicals for air transport in accordance with IATA Regulations.
Vermiculite is the geological name given to a group of hydrated, laminar minerals which are aluminum-iron-magnesium silicates, resembling mica in appearance. When exposed to intense heat, the material expands or exfoliates.
Features & Benefits
- Low thermal conductivity
- High water holding capacity
- Incombustibility
- Insolubility in both water and organic salts
- Meets ASTM C516 Type 1, Grade 2 specifications
Ideal Applications
- UComponent of growing media for professional growers
- Cover for seed topping
- Ideal for packaging smaller boxes of hazardous chemicals for air transport in accordance with IATA Regulations
Specifications
Unit Weight: 5.0 – 6.0 lb/cf
pH in Water: 6-9
Moisture loss @ 230°F: 4-10%
Sintering Temp.: 2100 – 2280°
Unit Weight: 18-22 lb. kraft bags
Packaging: 30 Bags/Pallet
Bag Volume: Approx. 4 cf
Compare
| Sieve | Specification | Weight | % Ret |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 – 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | 10 – 40 | 25 | 33.7 |
| 8 | 30 – 65 | 37 | 50 |
| 10 | 5 – 20 | 5 | 6.7 |
| 16 | 2 – 10 | 4 | 5.6 |
| 50 | 0-5 | – | – |
| Pan | 0-2 | – | – |
