Bulk Expanded Perlite for horticulture growing medium potting soil

What is Perlita/Perlite ?

Perlite is not a trade name but a generic term for naturally occurring siliceous rock. The distinguishing feature which sets Perlite apart from other volcanic glasses is that when heated to a suitable point in its softening range, it expands from four to twenty times its original volume.

Character: Non-toxic, flavorless, lightweight, corrosion resisting, netural PH 6.5-7.5 etc.

Size: 1-3mm, 2-4mm, 3-6mm, 4-8mm etc.

Unit Weight:(for reference)

•                       1-3mm--------------60-90kg/CBM
•                       2-4mm--------------60-100kg/CBM
•                       3-6mm--------------60-100kg/CBM
•                       4-8mm--------------70-110kg/CBM 

Perlite & Vermiculite

The Perlite is one of the best hydroponic growing mediums around. Used by itself or as a mixture with other mediums. Perlite is commonly used with vermiculite ( a 50 - 50 mix is a very popular medium), and is also one of the major ingredients of soiless mix's. perlite has good wicking action which makes it a good choice for wick-type hydroponic systems. 

Vermiculite is another mined material. In it's natural state it resembles mica rock, but when quickly heated it expands due to the generation of interlaminar steam. 
Vermiculite is most frequently used in conjunction with perlite as the two complement each other well. Vermiculite retains moisture (about 200% - 300% by weight), and perlite doesn't so you can balance your growing medium so that it retains water and nutrients well but still supplies the roots with plenty of oxygen. A 50/50 mix of vermiculite and perlite is a very popular medium for drip type hydroponic systems as well as ebb and flow systems.

Perlite Packing: 100L/bag, 730bags/40HQ(73M3);

                1000L/bag, 72bags/40HQ(72M3);

                1500L/bag palletized packing acceptable, 48bags/40HQ(72M3)

Perlite Shipping: 10-15 days after receipt the payment.

Factory Info.:

Shijiazhuang Ningshu Trading Co.,Ltd is a leading and professional supplier of sawdust briquette charcoal, sawdust briqutte and all kinds of non-metallic minerals,  combining extraction, manufacture, marketing and trading. Our main products includes: Sawdust Briquette Charcoal, Vermiculite, Perlite, Zeolite, Expanded Clay, Rockwool, Mica, Diatomite etc.

We have exported our minerals worldwide such as Europe, America, Middle East and Southeast Asia etc, enjoying good reputation for our high quality, competitive prices and good  service. Shijiazhuang Ningshu Trading is willing to make friends and work together to establish a long-term good relationship with people around the world.

1.Perlite Horticulture
• Clean and sterile - no diseases introduced, no sterilisation necessary
• Lightweight and easy to handle
• Does not deteriorate - lasts indefinitely, value for money
• Does not compact thereby providing good aeration and drainage - ideal for long lasting plants
• Due capillary lift it keeps supplying water and nutrients to other plants when a reservoir is used. This reduces management as plants don't have to be watered as often.
• Prevents drying out as Perlite absorbs up to 5 times its own weight of water. A built-in safety factor
• Provides good insulation to protect roots from extreme temperature fluctuations thereby minimising plant stress.

2.Perlite Industrial
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 in swimming pools.
Additional applications include its use as an abrasive in soaps, cleaners and polishers and a variety of foundry applications utilizing Perlites insulating properties and high heat resistance. This same heat resistant property is taken advantage of when Perlite is used in the manufacture of refractory bricks, mortars and pipe insulation.

3.Perlite Aqua Perl
Perlite has long been used as a filtering aid in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries. Over the past 10 years it has been found to be an extremely effective and safe material for use in the swimming pool industry. It is used world wide and designed for varied applications. The perlite filter powder has been specifically designed for D.E. type filter systems. Our careful processing ensures a high quality product that produces sparking clean pool water.
• Superior Water Clarity
• Longer Cycles Between Backwashes
• Easier Release From Filter Screens
• A Safe Alternative To Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.)
• More Powder Per Kilogram

4. Perlite Construction
In conclusion, Chillagoe Perlite provides a sterile and easy to manage substrate for any crop. It is very light weight, so easy and quick to setup, saving labour. Capital expenditure is low, as Perlite can be used on sloping or undulating sites. Irrigation timing is less critical than many systems, and, because it is completely inert, slat build up is never a problem.