horticulture grade perlite soil
USD $50 - $60 /Cubic Meter
Min.Order:15 Cubic Meters
Shijiazhuang Rijia Import&Export Trading Co., Ltd.
horticultural perlite
1. Product name : expanded perlite
The material comes from volcanic lava.It is a kind of amorphous, glassiness volcano that contains crystalline
water inside. For expanded perlite has low density and low heat conductivity characters, it is widely used in
construction and manufacturing fields,lightweight plasters and mortars, insulation, ceiling tiles and filter aids.
In horticulture, it makes composts more open to air, while having good water-retention capacity. It is good carrier for soilless plant.Since last few years,expanded perlite is more and more
popular in cryogenic use. Horticultural Applications In horticultural applications, perlite is used throughout the
world as a componet of soilless growing mixed where it provides aeration and optimum moisture retention for
superior plant growth. Other horticultural applications for perlite are as a carrier for fertilizer, herbicides and
pesticides and for peletizing seed.
2. Perlite specification :
Item | Specification | Item | Specification |
SiO2 | 68-74 | ph | 6.5-7.5 |
Al2O3 | 12-16 | Specific gravity | 2.2-2.4g/cc |
Fe2O3 | 0.1-2 | Bulk density | 60-80kgs/m3 |
CaO | 0.15-1.5 | Softening point | 871-1093°C |
Na2O | 4-5 | Fusion point | 1280-1350°C |
K2O | 1-4 | Specific heat | 387J/kg.K |
MgO | 0.3 | Liquid solubility | <1% |
Loss in burning | 4-8 | Acid solubility | <2% |
Color | White |
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Refractive index | 1.5 |
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Free moisture content | 0.5%max |
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3. Size : Horticultural Perlite:1-2mm, 2-4mm, 1-4mm ,3-5mm.4-8mm
4.In horticultural applications
Agricultural Perlite is used throughout the world as a component of soilless growing mixes where it
provides aeration and optimum moisture retention for superior plant growth. For rooting cuttings, 100%
perlite is used. Studies have shown that outstanding yields are achieved with perlite hydroponic systems.
Other benefits of horticultural perlite are its neutral pH and the fact that it is sterile and weed-free. In
addition, its light weight makes it ideal for use in container growing.
Other horticultural applications for perlite are as a carrier for fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides and
for pelletizing seed.
Horticultural perlite is as useful to the home gardener as it is to the commercial grower. It is used with
equal success in greenhouse growing, landscaping applications and in the home in house plants.
Application:
Allied Use:
benefites of Hydroponic culture:
Other horticultural applications for Perlite are as a carrier for fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides and for pelletizing seed.
Horticultural Perlite is as useful to the home gardener as it is to the commercial grower. It is used with equal success in
greenhouse growing, landscaping application and in the home in houseplants.
1)in 50L plastic bags,then in big bags .
2)according to your requirement.
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