| Category | Ceramic , Oxide , Silicon Oxide |
| Manufacturer | Skamol Group |
| Trade Name | |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Skamol Group Exfoliated/Loose Vermiculite Loose Vermiculite.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 2.60 g/cc | 2.60 g/cc | crude vermiculite |
| Bulk Density | 0.0601 - 0.128 g/cc | 0.00217 - 0.00463 lb/in³ | As Produced |
| Loss On Ignition | 9.00 % @Temperature 1025 °C |
9.00 % @Temperature 1877 °F |
|
| pH | 7.0 | 7.0 | Owing to the presence of associated carbonate compounds the reactions normally slightly alkaline. |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 1.03 J/g-°C | 0.246 BTU/lb-°F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.0690 W/m-K | 0.479 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | at ambient temperature |
| Melting Point | 1330 °C | 2430 °F | approx. |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 1000 °C | 1830 °F |
| Component Elements Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al2O3 | 9.0 % | 9.0 % | |
| CaO | 2.0 % | 2.0 % | |
| Fe2O3 | 6.0 % | 6.0 % | |
| K2O | 5.0 % | 5.0 % | |
| MgO | 27 % | 27 % | |
| Na2O | 1.0 % | 1.0 % | |
| SiO2 | 40 % | 40 % | |
| TiO2 | 1.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sintering Temperature | 1260 °C | 2300 °F | approximate |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Cation Exchange Properties | 600 milliequivalents | The exchangeable cation normally present in magnesium. per 100 grams. |
| Chemical Resistance | inert, rot-proof, insoluble in water and organic solvents | |
| Color | Light Brown |