Name: FACTORY PRICE PERLITE PREMIUM MEDIUM 3-6mm GRADE FOR MIX INTO SOILS
Brand: Ningshu
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Product Details

FACTORY PRICE PERLITE PREMIUM MEDIUM 3-6mm GRADE FOR MIX INTO SOILS

Product Description

Expanded Perlite

Perlite is a volcanic rock of the family of amorphous silica; its colour ranging between white and gray.

It comes in granules of different sizes and densities:

Fine perlite (1-3 mm)

Medium perlite (2-4 mm)

Horticultural Coarse perlite (3-6 mm & 4-8mm)

Character: Non-toxic, flavorless, lightweight, corrosion resisting, netural PH 6.5-7.5 etc.

Exfoliated Perlite Unit Weight:(for reference)

1-3mm--------------60-90kg/CBM
2-4mm--------------60-100kg/CBM
3-6mm--------------60-100kg/CBM
4-8mm--------------70-110kg/CBM

Specification

Expanded Perlite

Chemical composition

Item

SiO2

AL2O3

Na2O

K2O

Fe2O3

MgO

CaO

Content

(%)

70-75%

12-16%

2.5-4.0%

1.0-3.0%

0.15-1.5%

0.2-0.5%

0.3-1.8%

Particle sizes Analysis

Application

Expanded Perlite--Main uses

Perlite is mixed in growing substrates but is also quite suitable as a substrate for hydroculture and culture systems.
It has a very low volume weight, it is totally incombustible and non toxic.
It will definitely not rot, is completely free of any pathogens and is not attracting any vermin or pest.
Furthermore, Perlite is Ph-neutral, sterile and odourless.
When mixed in a growing substrate, Perlite ensures an excellent balance between water and air,
it considerably improves the structure of the substrate and is very easy to use.

Seed Raising	Perlite is mixed in growing substrates but is also quite suitable as a substrate for hydroculture and culture systems.
In the garden	So for plants, some perlite added to the soil can have a few benefits. Firstly it will retain moisture through summer which is important in warm climate. Secondly it will open up the soil and improve drainage as well.
Cuttings	As perlite improves drainage if reduces some of the problems with cuttings, including damping off. It encourages root growth because of the open structure and is sterile.
Hydroponics	Perlite also has insulation properties to prevent the cold of winter being so sever on plant roots. And of course it is widely used in hydroponics.

Product Photos

Perlite Photos

Packaging & Shipping

Expanded Perlite--Packaging & Shipping

Package	100L bag, 300bags/20GP(30M3/20GP); 730bags/40HQ(73M3/40HQ) 1000L bag, 72M3/40HQ 1500L bag, 48bags/40HQ(72M3/40HQ) Pallet packing or as customer request.
Shipping	10-15 days after receipt the payment
Payment	LC at sight or optional TT
Free samples	Yes, but express fee should be paid by customers. We will pay you back if you place the order.