USA-Origin Number 5 Vermiculite Concentrate
USA-Origin Number 5 Vermiculite Concentrate
SKU:NUM-1e1d18
USA-Origin, inorganic and chemically inert Number 5 Vermiculite for fire-rated wallboard. Expands when heated. Available in bulk quantities.
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$999.99
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$999.99
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Our USA-origin Number 5 Vermiculite concentrate is a versatile, inorganic, and chemically inert material with exceptional thermal properties. Designed for fire-rated wallboard manufacture, it expands dramatically when rapidly heated, ensuring superior fire resistance. With a specific gravity of 2.5 to 2.8 and a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0, this product offers consistent quality and performance. Available in bulk railcars or truckloads and 3,000 lb super sacks for your convenience.
Product Specifications
Physical Analysis Aspect Ratio
20 to 40 : 1
Physical Analysis Bulk Density
50 to 70 lb/ft³
Physical Analysis Color
Medium Brown to Black
Physical Analysis Cumulative Retained Using Mesh 100 015 Millime
60 %
Physical Analysis Cumulative Retained Using Mesh 20 084 Millimet
0 %
Physical Analysis Cumulative Retained Using Mesh 30 060 Millimet
0 %
Physical Analysis Cumulative Retained Using Mesh 50 030 Millimet
12 %
Physical Analysis Cumulative Specification Using Mesh 100 015 Mi
30 to 76
Physical Analysis Cumulative Specification Using Mesh 20 084 Mil
0
Physical Analysis Cumulative Specification Using Mesh 30 060 Mil
0 to 1
Physical Analysis Cumulative Specification Using Mesh 50 030 Mil
0 to 20
Physical Analysis Expansion Ratio
10 Times (Volume)
Physical Analysis Expansion Temperature
1200 to 1800 ºF
Physical Analysis Free Moisture Content
1.5 to 3 %
Physical Analysis Fusion Temperature
Over 2,200 ºF
Physical Analysis Hardness
1 to 2 Mohs
Physical Analysis Particle Shape
Sheet Platelet
Physical Analysis Potential Of Hydrogen Ph In Distilled Water
6.0 to 8.0 pH
Physical Analysis Retained Using Mesh 100 015 Millimeter Mm
53 %
Physical Analysis Retained Using Mesh 20 084 Millimeter Mm
0 %
Physical Analysis Retained Using Mesh 30 060 Millimeter Mm
0 %
Physical Analysis Retained Using Mesh 50 030 Millimeter Mm
16 %
Physical Analysis Retained Using Mesh Pan
31 %
Physical Analysis Specific Gravity
2.5 to 2.8
Physical Analysis Total Moisture Content
7 to 13 %
Physical Analysis Cation Exchange Capacity Cec
50 to 100 meq/100g
Specifications Origin
USA