Expanded perlite for horticulture
H.S code:2530102000 or 6806200000
Appearance:white color ,granule shape
Bulk density:80-120kgs/m3
Particle size
1-3MM2-4MM3-6M3-5MMM4-8MM,etc
Chemicals
SiO2 | 68-74% |
MgO | 0.3% |
Al2O3 | 12-16% |
Fe2O3 | 0.1-2% |
CaO | 0.15-1.5% |
K2O | 1-4% |
Na2O | 4-5% |
Perlite advantage for horticulture
* Perlite isclean without disease,poisonless,tasteless, sterile,light weight. non-combustible ,alkali resistant
* Permeability is good.
* Preserving soil, water, and nutrient
* PH is 6.5-7.5
Physical properties
Bulk density | 80-120kgs/m3 |
Cellular structure | open-cellular |
Max. moisture content | Up to 900 % by weight |
Moisture content( in the open air) | Up to 0.5 % by weight |
Expanded perlite for horticulture
1>Perlite is used throughtout the world as a component of soilless growing mixes where it provides aeration and optimum moisture retention for superior plant growh.For rooting cuttings,100% perlite is used .studies have shown that outstanding yields are achieced with perlite hydroponic systems
2>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 contaner growing
3>Perlite are as a carrier for fertilizer ,herbicides and pesticides and for for pelletzing seed.Horticultural perlite is as useful to the home gardener as it is to the commercial frower .it is used with equal success in greenhouse growing ,landscaping applications and in the home in house plants
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