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Industrial Applications
of Expanded Perlite
Cement Filler
Perleite Cement based LightWeight Insulating
High Temperature
Under slab Pool Based Insulation
FilterApplication
Perlite for Loose fill Masonry Insulation
Formed Products
Light Weight Formed Products
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curtesy of the Perlite Institute
Norlite Expanded Perlite
Filter Media
Other applications include its use as a filter media for pharmaceuticals, food products, chemicals and water for municipal systems and swimming pools.
Additional applications include its use as an abrasive in soaps, cleaners, and polishes
Perlite for Industrial Applications
Perlite can safely be used over a wide range of temperatures in multiple industries.
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As a Filler
Industrial applications for perlite are the most diverse, ranging from: high performance fillers for plastics to cements for petroleum, water and geothermal wells.
Industrial Uses
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Cryogenic tank insulation
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Product fillers & bulkers
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Decommissioned subterranean oil tanks
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Filtration media
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Liquid waste solidification
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Molten metal slag treat & insulation (raw ore)
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High-temp insulation for:
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foundry cores,
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molds,
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ovens and as a crucible topping.
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Abrasives & polishes
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Wastewater filtration (laundry service)
Norlite N - 40
Metric | N-40 |
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Size in (n"/n") | 0/0"--0/0" |
Mesh Range | 8-200 |
Loose Density | - |
US Sieve #8 | 00-5% |
US Sieve #16 | 10-40% |
US Sieve #30 | 40-70% |
US Sieve #50 | 00-85% |
US Sieve #100 | 90-100% |
Norlite N-40: Widely used in cementation as an aggregate light weight filler for fireproofing sprays, chimney fills, interstitial floors, acoustical sprays:
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Tile, mortar and grout
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Idea for use in pool base construction
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Acoustical sprays
Norlite N - 50
Metric | N-50 |
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Size in (n"/n") | 0/0"--0/0" |
Mesh Range | 24-100 |
Loose Density | 4.5-5.0 |
US Sieve #30 | 10-45% |
US Sieve #50 | 60-90% |
US Sieve #100 | 80-100% |
Norlite N-50: Used in Construction as a filler for Masonry Insulation: Other construction applications include under-floor insulation, chimney linings, paint texturing, gypsum boards, ceiling tiles, and roof insulation boards
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Lightweight concrete & plaster
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Light weight concrete add cementation
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Perlite as a filler
Metric | N-80 |
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Size in (n"/n") | 0/0"--0/0" |
Mesh Range | 8-100 |
Loose Density | 5-5.7 |
US Sieve #30 | 50-80% |
US Sieve #50 | 75-95% |
US Sieve #100 | 90-100% |