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Because of perlite's outstanding insulating characteristics and light weight, it is widely used as a loose-fill insulation in masonry construction. In addition to providing thermal insulation, perlite enhances fire ratings, reduces noise transmission and it is rot, vermin and termite resistant. Perlite is also ideal for insulating low temperature and cryogenic vessels.

Perlite

In horticultural applications, 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.

Industrial applications for perlite are the most diverse, ranging from high performance fillers for plastics to cements for petroleum, water and geothermal wells. Other applications include its use as a filter media for pharmaceuticals, food products, chemicals and water for municipal systems and swimming pools.

Perlite in Construction

Perlite in Horticulture

Perlite in Industrial Applications

Magnesite after dead-burning is an ideal Mineral for manufacture of Super Duty Basic Refractory Bricks largely used in the Steel Industry. Lightly Calcined Magnesite (LCM) containing 2-10 per cent CO2 called Caustic Magnesite is used for a wide variety of industrial applications, the most important being in the manufacture of Oxychloride or Sorel Cement, Pulp and Paper processing chemicals, Rayon and in production of Fertiliser and Animal Feed Stuffs. Specially prepared light magnesium carbonate is added to Rubber for reinforcing and stiffening. It is also used in the manufacture of Magnesium Metals. The grinding stones for rice husk milling is made from emery Caustic-Calcined Magnesia and Magnesium Chloride.

Magnesite

Uses of Magnesite