Name: 9-16mm Hydro Expanded Clay Pebbles/LECA for Hydroponics, Aquaponics etc.
Brand: Ningshu
Availability: InStock

Product Details

9-16mm Hydro Expanded Clay Pebbles/LECA for Hydroponics, Aquaponics etc.

Product Description

Expanded Clay

Product Name	Expanded Clay, LECA(Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate), Hydro Clay pellets/Pebbles, Clay Balls etc.
Type	Expanded / Exfoliated
Color	Red or Light to dark brown
PH	PH-neutral
Unit Weight	400-700kg/CBM
Function	Improve ventilation, inert,PH-neutral, no bacteria, no pests, lightweight etc.
Grade or Size	2-4mm, 3-9mm, 9-16mm, 16-20mm, 10-30mm etc.
Packing	25L, 50L PP, PE bag, Jumbo bag, palletized packing or as customer's request
Application	1.Hydroponic, Aquaponics, Growing Media etc. 2.Insulation Roof, Soil Blocks. 3.Light Fill, Lightweight, Structural Concrete. 4.Cleaning Filter, Water Treatment, Bio Filter media etc.

Expanded Clay Features:

Specification

Expanded Clay

Physical Properties:

Sizes	Water absorption %	Stacking Density Kg/m3	The cylinder Pressure Strength Mpa
1-3mm	8.3	650	2.10
4-8mm	10.0	400	1.12
6-10mm	15.2	350	1.10
8-12mm	23.0	320	1.08
8-16mm	23.5	320	1.08
8-24mm	21.0	280	0.92

Chemical Properties

Application

Expanded Clay pebbles is the ideal substrate for hydro-culture.

The minimum level of salinity released assures the inertia of the substrate, primary condition for the proper operation of the system.

It is also lightweight and easy to handle, it has moderate water retention and excellent porosity for air.

Expanded clay Fields of use

Expanded Clay pebbles is the right product for creating lightened draining layers for plants and hanging gardens.
In the mixtures with the cultivation soil, it assures lightness to the structure and a water and air reserve for the plants.
Loosens the soil and provides a long-lasting water, thermal and air circulation etc.