Expanded Perlite

Mineral Insights

Expanded Perlite

EXPANDED PERLITE is an economical insulation for high and low temperature and cryogenic applications. It is widely used because of its:

• Low thermal conductivity
• Low cost
• Ease of handling
• Low moisture retention

Application Areas

• In the Casting sector as metallurgical flux.
• As an additive to the foundry sand.
• Protection of the molten metal in the pot.
• In the iron and steel industry for controlling of molten metal and slag.
• Production of refractories.
• Ceramic binder perlite refractory bricks.
• Perlite refractory mortars.
• Used in Ceramics and Glass industries.
• Gypsum and construction chemicals