Perlite now availiable in India @ Rs. 5 per litre

PERLICON - Expanded Perlite

PERLICON is an amorphous volcanic glass lava rock  (SiO₂) that has relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. PERLICON has the unusual characteristic of expanding and becoming porous when it is heated.  It can expand to as much as twenty times its original volume.  Expanded when is heated to 1100 ‘C) and the water molecules trapped in the mineral  turn into vapor causing it to expand.  (simple like grain to  popcorn.) the mineral particles pop like popcorn and form a granular, snow-white material that is so light in weight it weighs only about (50-160 kg/cubic meter).

Particle of PERLICON is comprised of tiny closed air cells or bubbles. The surface of each particle is covered with tiny cavities which provide an extremely large surface area. These surface cavities trap moisture and make it available to plant roots. In addition, because of the physical shape of each particle or PERLICON, air passages are formed in the growing media thereby providing excellent aeration

HORTICULTURAL PERLICON  GROWING MEDIA FOR GARDEN/POTTING MIX  PERLICON  promotes  drainage and aeration in heavy clay soils, it provides optimum moisture retention for successful plant growth , and reduces dead loads of building structure . Hence advantageous in redefining  the structure of garden soil, patio plantings, and roofscapes etc.,  Advantages of Horticultural grade PERLICON  Enhances aeration and drainage Helps moisture and nutrients readily available to plants Inorganic and thus do not deteriorate. Maintains  neutral pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Serves as an insulator to reduce extreme soil temperature varients . Is sterile , clean, odorless, lightweight, and safe to handle.

PERLICON in Construction PERLICON and vermiculite have been used for years as an aggregate in lightweight, insulating concrete and plaster, and as a loose fill insulation material for concrete masonry blocks, cavity walls, and in residential homes. They also are used in a variety of specialty applications ranging from fireproofing sprays, chimney fills, interstitial floors, acoustical sprays, etc. PHYSICAL PROPERTY PARAMETERS PERLICON Colour WHITE Refractive Index 1.5 Free Moisture 0.5 % Max pH [of water slurry] 6.5 - 8.5 Specific gravity 2.2 - 2.4 Bulk density 50 - 160 Kg/m³ Mesh size [normal] 16 - 100 and finer mesh upto 250micron Softening point 1600 - 2000˚F Fusion point 2300 - 2450˚F Specific heat 0.20 BTU/lb F Water absorption 200 - 300 % by wt. Combustibility Non-Combustible MIXING PROCEDURE FOR ROOF INSULATION : MIXING PROCEDURE: PERLICON C concrete shall be mixed mechanically /manually in cement in mixing ratio recommended below , to produce uniform distribution of the materials with a suitable consistency and the required as cast unit weight For loose fill : 1:8 (Cement : Perlicon) by volume Roof screed : 1:6 (Cement : Perlicon) by volume NOTE : Compressive Strength upto only 8-10 kg/cm2 , will be achieved using above mentioned mix ratio. To gain higher strength , add a dosage of admixture recommended by company / manufacturer BY WEIGHT [FOR 3" THICK SLAB] 1.7 KG CEMENT 700 GMS Perlicon WATER = 2.0 – 2.5 LTR                     WILL COVER APPROX 1 SQ.FT 1 BAG CEMENT = 50 KG 2 BAG Perlicon = 20 KG WATER = 55 - 57 LTR                  WILL COVER APPROX 26-28 SQ.FT 26 - 28 SQ F T Note : The coverage may vary depending on the density of the cement/Perlicon and the quantity of water used.  For details : Litagg Corporation , A/408 Nilkanth Palace , 100 ft. road , satellite , Ahmedabad-15 ,                       Contact : 9825070625 / 8866117051 , website : www.litagg.com  v