Perliteus Mine:

• Commodities: PERLITE
• Location: CALIFORNIA
• Size: 340 Acres.

Perlite is 100% natural volcanic glass mineral formed by the sudden cooling and solidification of volcanic ash which traps and absorbs crystalline water into its mass. Perlite’s important natural property is the ability to expand  when rapidly heated at temperature of 800°C-950°C.  The abrupt, controlled rise of the temperature when we heat perlite causes the formation of white minuscule glass bubbles. Perlite mets, expands and attain an extremely porous surface, increasing its volume by 10-14 times. It result in superior thermal insulation and sound proofing properties, as well as in extreme lightness (weights 32-40kg/m3). As volcanic glass, perlite is non-flammable.

Aplications of perlite

– Ambient & Low Temperature Insulation (Roof decking, concrete floor fill, concrete blocks, perlite asphalt, etc.)

– Fireproofing (Fire insulation in safe rooms, doors, chimney linings)

– Agricultural Additive / Supplement (Poultry litter supplement to reduce odor & moisture absorbent, animal feed anti-caking agent and filler, carrier for nutrients/medicines

– High temperature Insulation  (Foundry cores and molds, ovens, etc.)

– Oil Treatments (Oil well cementing and low density mud)

– Acoustic (Plasters, mortars, plaster board, ceiling tiles & upper wall insulation, highway sound absorbing walls)

– Horticulture (Plant rooting, seed stating medium, growing medium, soil conditioner, seed coating, hydroponic, etc.)

– Air Filtration (Pre-coat of bag houses)

– Abrasives (Soaps, cleaners, polishes, dental compounds, store wash wheels, discs)

– Liquid Filtration (Beer, wine, edible oils, citric acid, sugar oils, pharmaceuticals, fruit juices, glucose, work, swimming pool water, potable water, storm water, bio diesel)