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Crude vermiculite from the Palabora mine consists of golden/brown flakes which are carefully classified into several grades - each having a specified range of particle sizes. The coarsest grade comprises particles ranging between -8mm and 2.8mm, while the finest grade consists of particles between -0.1mm and 0.0mm in size.
Large Grade
Medium Grade
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Superfine Grade
Micron Grade
Large Grade
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Fine-Grade Vermiculite: Fine-grade vermiculite, with a particle size of 0.3-1mm, is a lightweight and porous mineral derived from heating natural vermiculite. Its expanded, spongy material finds applications in horticulture, industry, and agriculture. Used for seed starting and propagation, it creates well-balanced potting mixes, improves soil structure, and enhances water retention. With excellent thermal insulation properties, it is widely used as an insulating material.
Fine Grade
Fine-Grade Vermiculite: Fine-grade vermiculite, with a particle size of 0.3-1mm, is a lightweight and porous mineral derived from heating natural vermiculite. Its expanded, spongy material finds applications in horticulture, industry, and agriculture. Used for seed starting and propagation, it creates well-balanced potting mixes, improves soil structure, and enhances water retention. With excellent thermal insulation properties, it is widely used as an insulating material.
Large Grade
Large Grade Vermiculite (-8.0 +2.8mm): Large-grade vermiculite, with a particle size range of -8.0 +2.8mm, is characterised by its substantial size. This grade is suitable for applications where a larger particle size is desired. Whether used in specific horticultural projects, industrial applications, or other contexts, the larger particles contribute to the unique properties of this vermiculite grade, providing distinct benefits based on its size.
Medium Grade
Medium-Grade Vermiculite: Medium-grade vermiculite, with a particle size of around 2-4mm, is a lightweight and highly absorbent mineral. Derived from natural minerals through a heating process, it expands into a spongy material with strong water retention. Widely used in agriculture and horticulture, it serves as a soil amendment, potting component, and aids in seed starting by providing excellent aeration, drainage, and moisture retention.
Superfine Grade
Superfine Grade Vermiculite: Superfine grade vermiculite, finely ground with a particle size of less than 0.3mm, is a highly absorbent mineral used in high-end horticultural and industrial applications. Obtained by grinding natural vermiculite into a fine powder, it excels in seed starting and propagation, providing superior moisture retention, aeration, and drainage. Additionally, it is utilised in hydroponic growing media, lightweight concrete production, and as a filler in paints, coatings, and plastics.
Micron Grade
An ultra-fine mineral with a particle size of less than 20 microns, is predominantly employsssed in industrial applications. Known for its water retention and insulating properties, it is utilised in the production of refractory materials, lightweight concrete, paints, coatings, and plastics. Its versatility extends to additives in animal feeds, offering benefits in digestion and nutrient absorption. Furthermore, it serves as a natural absorbent in cosmetics and finds applications in brake linings for vehicles, as well as soundproofing and insulation.
Large
With a particle size range of -8.0 + 2.8mm, is characterised by its substantial size. This grade is suitable for applications where a larger particle size is desired. Whether used in specific horticultural projects, industrial applications, or other contexts, the larger particles contribute to the unique properties of this vermiculite grade, providing distinct benefits based on its size.
Medium
With a particle size of around -4.0 + 1.4mm, is a lightweight and highly absorbent mineral. Derived from natural minerals through a heating process, it expands into a spongy material with strong water retention. Widely used in agriculture and horticulture, it serves as a soil amendment, potting component, and aids in seed starting by providing excellent aeration, drainage, and moisture retention.
Fine
With a particle size of -2.0 + 0.71mm, is a lightweight and porous mineral derived from heating natural vermiculite. Its expanded, spongy material finds applications in horticulture, industry, and agriculture. Used for seed starting and propagation, it creates well-balanced potting mixes, improves soil structure, and enhances water retention. With excellent thermal insulation properties, it is widely used as an insulating material.
SuperFine
Finely ground with a particle size between -1.0 + 0.355mm, is a highly absorbent mineral used in high-end horticultural and industrial applications. Obtained by grinding natural vermiculite into a fine powder, it excels in seed starting and propagation, providing superior moisture retention, aeration, and drainage. Additionally, it is utilised in hydroponic growing media, lightweight concrete production, and as a filler in paints, coatings, and plastics.
Micron
An ultra-fine mineral with a particle size of less than -0.71 + 0.25mm, is predominantly employed in industrial applications. Known for its water retention and insulating properties, it is utilized in the production of refractory materials, lightweight concrete, paints, coatings, and plastics. Its versatility extends to additives in animal feeds, offering benefits in digestion and nutrient absorption. Furthermore, it serves as a natural absorbent in cosmetics and finds applications in brake linings for vehicles, as well as soundproofing and insulation.
